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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus and fly and train which costs £35 - £300 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Merthyr Tydfil is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs £70 - £220.

How far is it from Belfast to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Belfast and Merthyr Tydfil is 360 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 33m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Belfast to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 714+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

Belfast to Merthyr Tydfil - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Merthyr Tydfil by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 46m
£61–177
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
7h 47m
£37–295
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 33m
£128–209
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Abergavennytrain
4. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
14h 57m
£141–424
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
15h 57m
£89–196
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 7m
£70–213
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 51m
£97–232
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
7h 16m
£87–202
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Merthyr Tydfilcar
9h 19m
£121–358

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

49Weekly Services

14h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 358 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Merthyr Tydfil. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 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 train from Belfast Grand Central to Merthyr Tydfil via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 14h 33m.

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