What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 13h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil is to fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Newport Train Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Edinburgh and Merthyr Tydfil is 376 miles. The road distance is 355.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs £50 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil?

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil bus from?

Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which takes 13h 38m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £290 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil.

Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 693+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
7h 54m
£51–220
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
7h 3m
£39–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
13h 38m
£47–121
Drive 353.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfilcar 353.1 mi
6h 48m
£85–123
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 52m
£42–134
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newport (S Wales)train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central / ...
9h 20m
£70–287
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 44m
£60–137
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
7h 14m
£58–202
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 31m
£94–286

Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil by train, foot, and bus

54Weekly Services

7h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 373.7 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Merthyr Tydfil College via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, Newport Train Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 13h 38m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newport (S Wales) 6 times a week. Tickets cost £60–280 and the journey takes 6h 46m.

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