There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff CentralMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 27m£42–117Drive 125.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke125.2 mi
2h 24m£32–46Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisbury
- Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoke
4h 55m£54–89
Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Basingstoke via Cardiff Central and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Basingstoke is 149 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke.
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What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Basingstoke, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 3h 27m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Salisbury to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
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