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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Reading and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Reading and Merthyr Tydfil is 133 miles. The road distance is 124.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Reading to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.

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

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

Train or bus from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Reading to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Reading to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Reading to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Merthyr Tydfil is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 690+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 55m
£67–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Tydfil Collegebus X4
5h 21m
£18–29
Drive 124 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Merthyr Tydfilcar 124 mi
2h 18m
£31–44

Reading to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 132.4 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Merthyr Tydfil College via Reading, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 5h 21m.

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