How to get from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Newport (S Wales) station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 27 bus and finally take the T4 bus from Corbett Road, Cathays Park station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Merthyr Tydfil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2727
Bus - T4T4
Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
Leaves from Newport (S Wales)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newport
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swansea
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westgate Street Kp, Cardiff
    ID cditjtd
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Cardiff
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corbett Road, Cathays Park
    ID cdiagdj
    5 min
  • 7
    Bus - T4T4
    Wait for bus
    T4
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Merthyr Tydfil
    ID mtygdpg
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
    Walk to
    Merthyr Tydfil
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and T4

To get from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Newport (S Wales) station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the T4 bus from Greyfriars Road Stop Gj, Cardiff station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Merthyr Tydfil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - T4T4
Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
Leaves from Newport (S Wales)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newport
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swansea
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberdare
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Queen Street
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greyfriars Road Stop Gj, Cardiff
    ID cdidajm
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - T4T4
    Wait for bus
    T4
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Merthyr Tydfil
    ID mtygdpg
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
    Walk to
    Merthyr Tydfil
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Newport, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales is approximately 34.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newport 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 Newport

Newport is located at Newport, Wales and the nearest public transport station is North Street Car Park, Newport.

Bus stations close to Newport:

  • North Street Car Park, Newport
  • North Street, Newport
  • Queensway Q8, Newport

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 12, Merthyr Tydfil.

Bus stations close to Merthyr Tydfil:

  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12, Merthyr Tydfil
  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 14, Merthyr Tydfil
  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 10, Merthyr Tydfil

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and T4

To get from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Newport (S Wales) station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the T4 bus from Greyfriars Road Stop Gj, Cardiff station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Merthyr Tydfil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - T4T4
Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
Leaves from Newport (S Wales)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newport
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swansea
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberdare
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Queen Street
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greyfriars Road Stop Gj, Cardiff
    ID cdidajm
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - T4T4
    Wait for bus
    T4
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Merthyr Tydfil
    ID mtygdpg
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
    Walk to
    Merthyr Tydfil
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 27, Bus line T4.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line T4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

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

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Swansea station near Newport to Cardiff Central station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Cardiff Central station near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales

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

    The total travel time between Newport and Merthyr Tydfil in Wales by train and bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Swansea station near Newport in Wales.

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

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

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