There are 3 ways to get from Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Library to GroeX11 / ...
- Take the bus from Groe to RAFA ClubT4
3h 15mDrive 58.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil58.3 mi
1h 16m£15–21Train
- Take the train from Knighton to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
4h 42m£53–113
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Library and arriving at RAFA Club via Groe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Knighton and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Knighton and Merthyr Tydfil is 68 miles. The road distance is 58.6 miles.
The best way to get from Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Library station.
Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Knighton station.
The best way to get from Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Knighton, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a bus from Library to RAFA Club via Groe in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Knighton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Library to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
Bus from Groe to RAFA Club
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Groe station.
Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Knighton to Merthyr Tydfil.
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