How to Travel from

Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Merthyr Tydfil Gilfach Goch

Cheapest

By car (33 km)

30 min

33 km.

from $1

Other

Rideshare

30 min

33 km.

from $1.79

Bus (Bus)

1 h 52 min

18 km.

from $21.87

Train, Bus

1 h 59 min

18 km.

from $18.28

Bus (Line 9 bus)

3 h 7 min

18 km.

from $21.91

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.82–$8.86

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 to Pontypridd

Ave. Duration:

22 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.33–$8.86

Bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Senior

Ave. Duration:

37 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.81–$6.96

Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 5 to Aberdare

Ave. Duration:

51 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.33–$9.49

Bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 12 to Hendreforgan

Ave. Duration:

1h 16m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$8.23–$11.39

What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch?

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch is to drive which costs $6.52 - $9.78 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch?

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $6.52 - $9.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Gilfach Goch?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Gilfach Goch. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Senior Citizens Hall via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 and Porth Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Gilfach Goch is 36 km. The road distance is 33 km.

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch without a car?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch without a car is to bus and line 150 bus which takes 1h 52m and costs $11.96 - $18.48 .

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch bus from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch is 33 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch.

Where can I stay near Gilfach Goch?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Gilfach Goch. Prices start at $51.34 per night.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Castell Coch

Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: ) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the River Taff. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle may have been destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned either by William the Conqueror or by Robert Fitzhamon, and formed the heart of the medieval town of Cardiff and the Marcher Lord territory of Glamorgan. In the 12th century the castle began to be rebuilt in stone, probably by Robert of Gloucester, with a shell keep and substantial defensive walls being erected. Further work was conducted by the 6th Earl of Gloucester in the second half of the 13th century. Cardiff Castle was repeatedly involved in the conflicts between the Anglo-Normans and the Welsh, being attacked several times in the 12th century, and stormed in 1404 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr.

Five ways to Travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch

Transport providers

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch?

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch?

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Gilfach Goch?

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch?

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch without a car?

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch?

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch bus from?

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch bus arrive?

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Gilfach Goch?

Where can I stay near Gilfach Goch?