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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    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
    £63–342

  2. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 28m
    £34–200

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    10h 51m
    £111–182

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    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 37m
    £137–303

  5. 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 28m
    £41–164

  6. 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 7m
    £85–233

  7. 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 56m
    £74–194

Dublin to Merthyr Tydfil by ferry and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

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 car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Merthyr Tydfil. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Merthyr Tydfil via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 10h 51m.

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