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How to get fromDublin to Merthyr Tydfilby plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    5h 50m
    £35–200

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfilcar car
    9h 57m
    £58–340

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    11h
    £100–161

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - 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 24m
    £41–164

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 1m
    £86–234

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    7h 54m
    £74–199

  7. Ferry, train, bus via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    11h 7m
    £138–304

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

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Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Merthyr Tydfil. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, take the train to Cardiff Central, then take the train to Merthyr Tydfil. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Merthyr Tydfil via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 9h 57m.

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