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The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Blackpool takes 6h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Merthyr Tydfil and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Preston station via Cardiff Central station and Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Blackpool is 231.1 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool North via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 5h 59m.
