There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
5h 18m£94–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJbus X4
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Donington Parkbus D8
- Take the bus from Donington Park to Friar Lanebus Sn
7h 18m£37–82Drive 153.8 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottinghamcar 153.8 mi
2h 45m£38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
6h 34m£65–121
Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Friar Lane via Cardiff North Road, Kingsway K14 and Donington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Nottingham via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Nottingham is 189 miles. The road distance is 154.6 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Nottingham, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham via Cardiff Central in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Friar Lane via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Cardiff North Road, Newport Train Station, Kingsway K14, and Donington Park in around 7h 18m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Donington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1773 712265
- talk@trentbarton.co.uk
- Website
- trentbarton.co.uk
Bus from Donington Park to Friar Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham.
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