There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Merthyr Tydfil by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 38m£65–102Drive 156.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Merthyr Tydfilcar 156.2 mi
3h 35m£40–57
Manchester to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Manchester and Merthyr Tydfil is 193 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Manchester to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Manchester to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Merthyr Tydfil is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Manchester to Merthyr Tydfil.
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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