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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Pola Cinema and arriving at RAFA Club via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Welshpool and Merthyr Tydfil is 150 miles. The road distance is 81.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Pola Cinema station.

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

Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 4.

Where does the Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 692+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 12m
£45–81
Drive 81 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfilcar 81 mi
1h 49m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pola Cinema to Newtown Bus Station Stand 4bus T12 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to RAFA Clubbus T4
4h 15m

Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 148.9 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pola Cinema to RAFA Club via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 15m.

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