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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs £60 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Kingsway GD, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 44m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Belfast is 289 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 1m and costs £130 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast, including transfers.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
5h 4m
£63–218
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
5h 32m
£60–176
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
14h 1m
£139–237
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
16h 23m
£91–204
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
19h 44m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
5h 12m
£65–212
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
7h 2m
£77–224
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
6h 58m
£76–285
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 3 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T12
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
18h 17m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 17m
£121–292

Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast by train, ferry, foot, and tram

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14h 1mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast.

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Distance: 287.3 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Belfast Grand Central via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 14h 1m.

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