How to get from Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil by train?

From Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil by train

To get from Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Bridgend station to Cardiff Central station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Merthyr Tydfil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
Leaves from Bridgend

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bridgend
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cheltenham Spa
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Merthyr Tydfil
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
    Walk to
    Merthyr Tydfil
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and train

To get from Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bridgend station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23 bus and finally take the T14 bus from Corbett Road, Cathays Park station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, Merthyr Tydfil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2323
Bus - T14T14
Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
Leaves from Bridgend

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bridgend
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westgate Street Kn, Cardiff
    ID cdimtpt
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Cardiff
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corbett Road, Cathays Park
    ID cdiagdj
    4 min
  • 7
    Bus - T14T14
    Wait for bus
    T14
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, Merthyr Tydfil
    ID mtygdmg
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
    Walk to
    Merthyr Tydfil
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Bridgend, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales is approximately 71.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bridgend

Bridgend is located at Bridgend, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Bridgend.

Bus stations close to Bridgend:

  • Bridgend
  • Station Hill, Bridgend
  • Nolton Street, Bridgend

Public transport stations close to Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

Merthyr Tydfil is located at Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Merthyr Bus Station Stand 14, Merthyr Tydfil.

Bus stations close to Merthyr Tydfil:

  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 14, Merthyr Tydfil
  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12, Merthyr Tydfil
  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13, Merthyr Tydfil

Related Routes

From Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and train

To get from Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bridgend station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23 bus and finally take the T14 bus from Corbett Road, Cathays Park station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, Merthyr Tydfil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2323
Bus - T14T14
Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
Leaves from Bridgend

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bridgend
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westgate Street Kn, Cardiff
    ID cdimtpt
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Cardiff
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corbett Road, Cathays Park
    ID cdiagdj
    4 min
  • 7
    Bus - T14T14
    Wait for bus
    T14
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, Merthyr Tydfil
    ID mtygdmg
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
    Walk to
    Merthyr Tydfil
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 23, Bus line T14.

  • Is there a direct train between Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil in Wales?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Cheltenham Spa station near Bridgend to Cardiff Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Cardiff Central station near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales

  • How long does it take to travel from Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales by train?

    The total travel time between Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil in Wales by train is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bridgend to get to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Cheltenham Spa station near Bridgend in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil in Wales?

    Get off the train at the Cardiff Central station, which is closest to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.