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How to get fromBlackpool to Merthyr Tydfilby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 20m
    £67–125

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    10h 51m
    £45–79

  3. Drive  189.5 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 189.5 mi
    4h 2m
    £47–68

  4. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 35m
    £91–224

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    7h 28m
    £68–115

  6. Train, bus via Chester

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    8h 16m
    £69–126

  7. Train, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    9h 26m
    £92–210

Blackpool to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Merthyr Tydfil via Preston, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Merthyr Tydfil College via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 10h 51m.

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