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Compare coach and train for Hereford to Merthyr Tydfil
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hereford to Merthyr Tydfil among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 57 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-15.55. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Merthyr Tydfil from Hereford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hereford to Merthyr Tydfil is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:002h03Hereford11:03Merthyr Tydfil£361One-way1 change
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- 9:002h03Hereford11:03Merthyr Tydfil£361One-way1 change
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- 9:002h03Hereford11:03Merthyr Tydfil£361One-way1 change
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- 9:482h15Hereford12:03Merthyr Tydfil£361One-way1 change
- 12:452h18Hereford15:03Merthyr Tydfil£361One-way1 change
- 11:442h19Hereford14:03Merthyr Tydfil£361One-way1 change
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FAQs: Hereford to Merthyr Tydfil
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hereford and Merthyr Tydfil as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hereford station (HFD) and arrive in Merthyr Tydfil station (MER).
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Merthyr Tydfil by train.
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