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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £23 - £90 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Preston to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Preston and Merthyr Tydfil is 185 miles. The road distance is 175.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Preston to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Preston to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Preston to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Merthyr Tydfil is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Preston to Merthyr Tydfil.

Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 691+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

Preston to Merthyr Tydfil - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavenny
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial76
5h 26m
£60–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
8h 30m
£24–88
Drive 174.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Merthyr Tydfil174.3 mi
3h 35m
£44–64

Preston to Merthyr Tydfil by train, foot, and bus

127Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.5 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Merthyr Tydfil College via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 8h 30m.

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