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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Birmingham Coach Station, Newport Train Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Liverpool and Merthyr Tydfil is 198 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil bus from?

Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil train from?

Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil?

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 690+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 19m
£72–151
Drive 143.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfilcar 143.1 mi
3h 4m
£35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
8h 35m
£48–68
Train, line 1 bus, line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chestertrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
5. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to RAFA Clubbus T4
9h 39m

Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Merthyr Tydfil via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Merthyr Tydfil College via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, Newport Train Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 8h 35m.

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