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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Leeds and Merthyr Tydfil is 256 miles. The road distance is 202.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £110 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil train from?

Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £110 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil?

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 690+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 32m
£116–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 20m
£40–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 171 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
7h 49m
£74–108
Drive 201.1 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfilcar 201.1 mi
4h
£49–71
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 2m
£78–231
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
7h 6m
£70–117
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds 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
7h 16m
£77–277

Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.9 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil College via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 8h 20m.

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