There are 7 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 57m£125–388Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 172 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
10h 56m£26–64Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
10h£43–94Drive 269.2 mi
- Drive from Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfilcar 269.2 mi
4h 43m£65–94Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
7h 3m£41–154Train, bus
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
8h 6m£57–191Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MME - CWL
8h 28m£132–724
Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Express Lounge and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Birmingham Coach Station, Newport Train Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Darlington, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Merthyr Tydfil is 341 miles. The road distance is 270.8 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £120 - £390.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £120 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £750 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil via Darlington, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Merthyr Tydfil College via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, Newport Train Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 10h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £23–90
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £23–90
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120–700
Train from Darlington to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–350
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £110–170
- 1st Class
- £250–350
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Middlesbrough to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–85
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil.
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