There are 4 ways to get from Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 34m£34–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14111 / ...
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Tydfil CollegeX4
6h 17m£26–53Drive 103 mi
- Drive from Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil103 mi
1h 57m£26–37Line 76 bus, train
- Take the bus from Solihull Town Centre to Queen Elizabeth Hospital76
- Take the train from University to Hereford
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
6h 10m£38–92
Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Solihull Town Centre and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Birmingham Coach Station, Queensway Q1 and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Solihull and Merthyr Tydfil is 139 miles. The road distance is 103.6 miles.
The best way to get from Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £30 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Merthyr Tydfil College via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, Queensway Q1, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 6h 17m.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.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 Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from University to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Tydfil College
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Solihull Town Centre to Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.
Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Solihull to Merthyr Tydfil.
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