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

From Torfaen to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and train

To get from Torfaen to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cwmbran station to Abergavenny station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X43 bus and finally take the T4 bus from Brecon Interchange 1, Brecon station to Rafa Club, Georgetown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - X43X43
Bus - T4T4
Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
Leaves from Cwmbran

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Torfaen
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Crewe
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Abergavenny
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Abergavenny
    ID gwetgat
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Brecon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brecon Interchange 3, Brecon
    ID powmgtj
    52 min
  • 7
    Bus - T4T4
    Wait for bus
    T4
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rafa Club, Georgetown
    ID mtygapj
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
    Walk to
    Merthyr Tydfil
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Torfaen to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and train via 23, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from Torfaen to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 23 bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand B, Cwmbran station to Market Square 18, Newport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train 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 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
Leaves from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand B, Cwmbran

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cwmbran Bus Station Stand B, Cwmbran
    ID torajmw
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Newport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Square 18, Newport
    ID nwpgpjt
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newport (S Wales)
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Cardiff Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    12 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
    60 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 Torfaen to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Torfaen, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales is approximately 54.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Torfaen 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 Torfaen

Torfaen is located at Torfaen, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Cwmbran Rail Station, Cwmbran.

Bus stations close to Torfaen:

  • Cwmbran Rail Station, Cwmbran
  • Cwmbran Station Car Park, Cwmbran
  • Trussel Road, Northville

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

Alternative route from Torfaen to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and train via 23, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from Torfaen to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 23 bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand B, Cwmbran station to Market Square 18, Newport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train 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 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
Leaves from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand B, Cwmbran

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cwmbran Bus Station Stand B, Cwmbran
    ID torajmw
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Newport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Square 18, Newport
    ID nwpgpjt
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newport (S Wales)
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Cardiff Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    12 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
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
    Walk to
    Merthyr Tydfil
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line X43, Bus line T4.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct train between Torfaen 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 2 hr 48 min.

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

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Crewe station near Torfaen to Abergavenny station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Abergavenny station near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales

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

    The total travel time between Torfaen and Merthyr Tydfil in Wales by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Crewe station near Torfaen in Wales.

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

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

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