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

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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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 23m
    £79–154

  2. Drive 189.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 189.5 mi
    4h 2m
    £47–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    8h 53m
    £53–119

  4. 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 27m
    £82–141

  5. Train, bus via Oswestry

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus bus x76
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T4
    11h 18m

Blackpool to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Merthyr Tydfil College via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Westgate Street KG, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 8h 53m.

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