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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, Newport Train Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Warrington Bank Quay, Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Scotland and Merthyr Tydfil is 376 miles. The road distance is 357.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 56m and costs £110 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

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

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

Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which takes 11h 47m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can train via Warrington, which costs £150 - £340 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

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Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
7h 56m
£112–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
11h 47m
£55–86
Drive 355.4 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Merthyr Tydfilcar 355.4 mi
6h 32m
£88–126
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 32m
£59–144
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 27m
£150–340
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newport (S Wales)train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
10h 22m
£208–637
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 53m
£64–154
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 55m
£102–250
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 3m
£64–229
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
7h 14m
£94–284
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 59m
£89–274

Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil by train, foot, and bus

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7h 56mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374 mi
Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Merthyr Tydfil College via Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, Kingsway K14, Newport Train Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 11h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil via Warrington Bank Quay, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 8h 27m.

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