There are 3 ways to get from Dolgellau to Merthyr Tydfil by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 26m£137–195Drive 95.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dolgellau to Merthyr Tydfilcar 95.7 mi
2h 22m£24–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
6h 8m£126–173
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dolgellau to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dolgellau to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Dolgellau to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Dolgellau and Merthyr Tydfil is 207 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dolgellau to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £130 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Dolgellau to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Dolgellau to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Dolgellau to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dolgellau to Merthyr Tydfil is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Dolgellau to Merthyr Tydfil.
There are 714+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.
What companies run services between Dolgellau, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Dolgellau to Merthyr Tydfil via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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