What is the cheapest way to get from Limerick to Merthyr Tydfil?

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus and fly and train which costs £50 - £180 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limerick to Merthyr Tydfil?

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Merthyr Tydfil is to fly and train which takes 8h 12m and costs £100 - £330.

How far is it from Limerick to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Limerick and Merthyr Tydfil is 387 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Fishguard which takes 14h 26m and costs £75 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Limerick to Merthyr Tydfil?

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Limerick to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 694+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

Limerick to Merthyr Tydfil - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Limerick to Merthyr Tydfil by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 13m
£74–196
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
8h 21m
£53–270
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
1. Take the bus from Limerick Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
14h 26m
£79–175
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to HazelhatchIc
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
15h 8m
£116–210
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Merthyr Tydfil
9h 27m
£98–143
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 36m
£54–173
Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 12m
£105–324
Fly Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)SNN - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 40m
£82–238
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
10h 6m
£72–224
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central
9h 57m
£97–236
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central
15h 44m
£82–140
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk300
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Abergavenny
4. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial76
16h 39m
£125–229

Limerick to Merthyr Tydfil by bus, ferry, foot, and train

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14h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 385.1 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Merthyr Tydfil. However, you can take the bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Cardiff Central, then take the train to Merthyr Tydfil. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Bus Station to Merthyr Tydfil via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Cardiff Central in around 14h 26m.

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