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How to get from Blaenau Gwent to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Blaenau Gwent to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X15 bus from Bywater Row, Abertillery station to Central Hotel, Llanhilleth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES bus and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Merthyr Tydfil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min.

217min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X15X15
Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
Leaves from Bywater Row, Abertillery

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bywater Row, Abertillery
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    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X15X15
    Wait for bus
    X15
    Newport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Hotel, Llanhilleth
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    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Llanhilleth
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bus Replacement: Cardiff Central
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cardiff Central
    99 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Merthyr Tydfil
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
    Walk to
    Merthyr Tydfil
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blaenau Gwent to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Blaenau Gwent, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales is approximately 53.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blaenau Gwent to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Blaenau Gwent

Blaenau Gwent is located at Blaenau Gwent, Wales and the nearest public transport station is High Street, Abertillery.

Bus stations close to Blaenau Gwent:

  • High Street, Abertillery
  • Commercial Street, Abertillery
  • Castle Street, Abertillery

Public transport stations close to Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

Merthyr Tydfil is located at Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Park View, Morgan Town.

Bus stations close to Merthyr Tydfil:

  • Park View, Morgan Town
  • Merthyr Tydfil
  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 14, Merthyr Tydfil

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blaenau Gwent to Merthyr Tydfil?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line X15, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct bus between Blaenau Gwent and Merthyr Tydfil in Wales?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Blaenau Gwent to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales?

    The X15 bus line goes from Bywater Row, Abertillery station near Blaenau Gwent to Newport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Merthyr Tydfil station near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales

  • How long does it take to travel from Blaenau Gwent to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Blaenau Gwent and Merthyr Tydfil in Wales by bus and train is about 3 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Blaenau Gwent to get to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales?

    Get on the X15 bus from the Bywater Row, Abertillery stop near Blaenau Gwent in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Blaenau Gwent and Merthyr Tydfil in Wales?

    Get off the bus at the Merthyr Tydfil station, which is closest to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.

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