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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Merthyr Tydfil by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    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 42m
    £81–217

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    9h 5m
    £54–226

  3. 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 59m
    £130–211

  4. 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
    £143–319

  5. Bus, ferry

    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 bus from Holyhead Port to Clockbus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    5. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus bus T4
    17h 49m

  6. Fly Cork Airport 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 46m
    £148–440

  7. Fly Cork Airport 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 5m
    £85–282

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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 59m.

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