There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to CathaysMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
53 min£3–6Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to College Road RKX4
1h 8m£7–10Drive 23.3 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union23.3 mi
32 min£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union23.3 mi
32 min£50–65
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union is to train which costs £3 - £6 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £5 - £9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 station and arriving at College Road RK. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Cathays. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff University Students' Union is 23 miles. The road distance is 23.4 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs £3 - £6.
The train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cathays takes 52 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union is to train which takes 53 min and costs £3 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £10 and takes 1h 8m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Cardiff University Students' Union, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cathays hourly. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to College Road RK 6 times a week. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cathays
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to College Road RK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
Winter's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 1443 690 000
Valley Kabs
- Phone
- +44 1685 388 860
Ran's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1685 377 777
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at College Road RK station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cathays station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union is 23 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff University Students' Union.
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