What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 15h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth?

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth is to train and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Bus Station via Kingsway GD, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Perth via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Perth is 468 miles. The road distance is 397.9 miles.

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 8m and costs £60 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth?

It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Perth bus from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Perth train from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Perth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 8m and costs £60 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 15h 18m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Perth bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Perth train arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Perth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Perth is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth.

How do I get a train ticket from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth?

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Merthyr Tydfil to Perth - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
10h 8m
£61–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
15h 18m
£40–98
Drive 395.6 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth395.6 mi
7h 16m
£98–141
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
6h 40m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 276
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Perth
11h 11m
£102–185
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PerthEdinburgh - Perth / ...
11h 33m
£67–460
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
6h 52m
£63–177
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
6h 47m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
8h 5m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
8h 17m
£75–213
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
9h
£78–333

Merthyr Tydfil to Perth by train and foot

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10h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 465.3 mi
Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Bus Station via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 18m.

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