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How to get fromCork to Merthyr Tydfilby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Merthyr Tydfil by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 35m
    £95–217

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 58m
    £137–246

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 38m
    £102–300

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    7h 50m
    £153–444

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    8h 4m
    £96–291

  6. Bus, ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Abergavennytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    15h 56m
    £123–219

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

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Merthyr Tydfil. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) 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 Cork to Merthyr Tydfil via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 14h 58m.

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