There are 5 ways to get from Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D to Sardis House D3100
- Take the train from Pontypridd to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
1h 33m£8–10Drive 18.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil18.2 mi
28 min£5–7Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
1h 38m£11–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil18.2 mi
28 min£40–50Line 100 bus, line 78 bus
- Take the bus from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 11100
- Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Merthyr Tydfil College78 / ...
2h 44m
Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £40 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Talbot Green station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Pontyclun and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Talbot Green and Merthyr Tydfil is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.
The best way to get from Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 33m and costs £7 - £10.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Edwards Coaches UK, depart from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D.
Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £10 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and line 78 bus, which costs and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Talbot Green, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D to Merthyr Tydfil College via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01443 202048
- marketing@edwardscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- edwardscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D to Sardis House D3
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.edwardscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.edwardscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D to Sardis House D3
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Merthyr Tydfil College
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
My Green Cab
- Phone
- +44 1443 229 927
Diane's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1443 224 100
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More Questions & Answers
Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Edwards Coaches UK, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 11.
Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil is 18 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Talbot Green to Merthyr Tydfil.
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