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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Merthyr Tydfil is to fly and train which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 52m.

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 15m and costs £65 - £230.

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 52m to get from Belfast to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 712+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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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 52m
£61–177
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
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
16h 27m
£89–196
Bus, ferry
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 Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Clockbus 1
4. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
5. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
17h 7m
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 15m
£65–223
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 17m
£64–207
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 56m
£97–222
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
£86–202
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Merthyr Tydfilcar
9h 19m
£121–368

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

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14h 33mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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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