There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train, bus, car or towncar
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Recommended option
Train • 4 h 5 min
$74 - $156
Cheapest option
Bus • 4 h 53 min
$34 - $54
3 alternative options
Bus, train • 5 h 46 min
$48 - $62
Drive • 1 h 58 min
$24 - $35
Towncar • 1 h 58 min
$230 - $320
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Birmingham Airport (BHX), England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham Airport (BHX) via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4 h 5 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham Airport (BHX) via Cardiff, Kingsway Stop GR (Baltic House) and Cardiff, Kingsway in around 4 h 53 min.

- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- customer.relations@arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11 - $17
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $6 - $9
- Anytime Day Single
- $11 - $17
- First Anytime Day Single
- $16 - $24

- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60 - $95
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $40 - $60
- Anytime Single
- $60 - $95
- Off-Peak Single
- $50 - $80

- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonmidland.com
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- wmtrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $13 - $19
- Anytime Day Single
- $23 - $35

- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Merthyr Tydfil, Bus Station (Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station) to Cardiff, Kingsway Stop GR (Baltic House)
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Merthyr Tydfil, Bus Station (Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station) to Abergavenny, Bus Station (Abergavenny Bus Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com

- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Cardiff, Kingsway to Birmingham Airport, B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25 - $45
- Book at
- uk.megabus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 58 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham Airport
- Estimated price
- $230 - $320
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 137 km. The road distance is 179 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1 h 58 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?
The quickest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to drive which takes 1 h 58 min and costs £17 - £25.
Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Birmingham Airport (BHX)?
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Birmingham International via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 h 5 min.
Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Birmingham Airport (BHX)?
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil, Bus Station (Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station) and arriving at Birmingham Airport, B'ham Airport Bus Terminal via Cardiff, Kingsway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 h 53 min.
How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?
It takes approximately 4 h 5 min to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham Airport (BHX), including transfers.