How to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath Port Talbot by train?

By train

To get from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath Port Talbot in Wales, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Merthyr Tydfil station to Cardiff Central station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Port Talbot Parkway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Merthyr Tydfil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Merthyr Tydfil
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cardiff Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Fishguard Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station Port Talbot Parkway
    Ride to train station
    Port Talbot Parkway
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath Port Talbot in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the T4 bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7, Merthyr Tydfil station to Greyfriars Road Stop Gj, Cardiff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cardiff Central station to Port Talbot Parkway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to bus station
Bus - T4T4
Bus - 99
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7, Merthyr Tydfil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7, Merthyr Tydfil
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    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - T4T4
    Wait for bus
    T4
    Cardiff
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greyfriars Road Stop Gj, Cardiff
    ID cdidajm
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greyfriars Road Stop Gn, Cardiff
    ID cdidagt
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Cardiff International Sports Village
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wood Street Jr, Cardiff
    ID cdimtwd
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cardiff Central
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Carmarthen
  • 9
    Ride to train station Port Talbot Parkway
    Ride to train station
    Port Talbot Parkway
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath Port Talbot

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Neath Port Talbot, Wales is approximately 56.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath Port Talbot 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 Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil is located at Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Rafa Club, Georgetown.

Bus stations close to Merthyr Tydfil:

  • Rafa Club, Georgetown
  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 5, Merthyr Tydfil
  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, Merthyr Tydfil

Public transport stations close to Neath Port Talbot, Wales

Neath Port Talbot is located at Neath Port Talbot, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Port Talbot Parkway.

Bus stations close to Neath Port Talbot:

  • Port Talbot Parkway
  • Port Talbot Parkway Stand 1, Port Talbot
  • Port Talbot Parkway Stand 2, Port Talbot

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath Port Talbot in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the T4 bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7, Merthyr Tydfil station to Greyfriars Road Stop Gj, Cardiff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cardiff Central station to Port Talbot Parkway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to bus station
Bus - T4T4
Bus - 99
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7, Merthyr Tydfil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7, Merthyr Tydfil
    ID mtygdpd
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - T4T4
    Wait for bus
    T4
    Cardiff
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greyfriars Road Stop Gj, Cardiff
    ID cdidajm
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greyfriars Road Stop Gn, Cardiff
    ID cdidagt
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Cardiff International Sports Village
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wood Street Jr, Cardiff
    ID cdimtwd
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cardiff Central
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Carmarthen
  • 9
    Ride to train station Port Talbot Parkway
    Ride to train station
    Port Talbot Parkway
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath Port Talbot?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath Port Talbot?

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line T4, Bus line 9, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Neath Port Talbot in Wales?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath Port Talbot in Wales?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Merthyr Tydfil station near Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Port Talbot Parkway station near Neath Port Talbot in Wales

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

    The total travel time between Merthyr Tydfil and Neath Port Talbot in Wales by train is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Merthyr Tydfil to get to Neath Port Talbot in Wales?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Merthyr Tydfil station near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.

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

    Get off the train at the Port Talbot Parkway station, which is closest to Neath Port Talbot in Wales.

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