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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Queensway Q1 and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Newport and Merthyr Tydfil is 36 miles. The road distance is 26.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £11 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Newport to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Queensway Q1 station.

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

Newport to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £11 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £15 and takes 2h.

Where does the Newport to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Newport to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Newport to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Newport to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Merthyr Tydfil is 26 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 701+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

Newport to Merthyr Tydfil - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
1h 41m
£12–18
Drive 26 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil26 mi
44 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Tydfil CollegeX4
2h
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil26 mi
44 min
£95–120
Line 56 bus, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q6 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 156
2. Take the bus from Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 to Trevithick Memorial76
2h 7m
£10–14

Newport to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 35.4 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensway Q1 to Merthyr Tydfil College via Kingsway GD and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 2h.

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