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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 13h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Buchanan Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

How far is it from Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Greenock and Merthyr Tydfil is 399 miles. The road distance is 380.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 29m and costs £75 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where does the Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil.

Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 697+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavenny
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial76
9h 29m
£75–231
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
15h 1m
£38–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
13h 27m
£39–55
Drive 378.5 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil378.5 mi
6h 51m
£95–138
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
6h 1m
£50–135
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
7h 8m
£56–149
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
4. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
7h 20m
£87–220
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
7h 29m
£69–219
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 43m
£106–297
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 31m
£76–223

Greenock to Merthyr Tydfil by train, foot, and bus

54Weekly Services

9h 29mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 397 mi
Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Merthyr Tydfil College via Buchanan Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 13h 27m.

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