There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3h 37mDrive 81.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpoolcar 81.8 mi
1h 51m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 48m£46–104
Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand B via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Welshpool is 92 miles. The road distance is 82.2 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2.
Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?
Celtic Travel operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 48m.
- 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 Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool.
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