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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Basildonby train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    4h 40m
    £93–168

  2. Drive 194 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildoncar car 194 mi
    3h 48m
    £48–69

  3. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    8h 30m
    £261–733

  4. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train
    5h 20m
    £86–161

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    7h 49m
    £300–728

Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon by train and subway

Calendar196Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Basildon via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, Barking station, and Barking in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) twice daily.

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