There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Tintern by train, taxi, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Severn Tunnel Junction
- Take the taxi from Severn Tunnel Junction to Tintern
2h 4m£41–75Drive 36.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Tintern36.9 mi
54 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Tintern36.9 mi
54 min£75–95Train, line 73 bus
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff CentralMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
- Take the bus from Friars Walk 6 to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 473 / ...
3h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Tintern is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Tintern is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £14.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Tintern is 58 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Tintern without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 4m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Tintern, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Tintern is 37 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Tintern.
There are 655+ hotels available in Tintern.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Tintern, Wales?
There is no direct connection from Merthyr Tydfil to Tintern. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Severn Tunnel Junction, then take the taxi to Tintern. Alternatively, you can drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Tintern in around 54 min.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- 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/
Train from Cardiff Central to Severn Tunnel Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Severn Tunnel Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Severn Tunnel Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £20–30
- 1st Class
- £20–28
Bus from Friars Walk 6 to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- £27–95
XO Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7928 125 124
Severn Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1291 409 943
Crawford Cars
- Phone
- +44 7505 736 241
Winter's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 1443 690 000
Valley Kabs
- Phone
- +44 1685 388 860
Ran's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1685 377 777
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide

















