There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Formby by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
5h 57m£45–121Drive 152.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Formby152.5 mi
3h 32m£38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 3 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T12
8h 45mTrain
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff CentralMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 39m£64–139
Merthyr Tydfil to Formby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Formby is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Formby is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Formby. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Formby via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Formby is 210 miles. The road distance is 153.4 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Formby without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 57m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Formby, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Formby is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 57m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 45m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Formby is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Formby.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Formby, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Formby via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Formby via Newtown Bus Station Stand 3, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester, and Moorfields in around 8h 45m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £11–17
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–29
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 3 to Wrexham Bus Station 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Tanat Valley
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