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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Blackpoolby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    5h 58m
    £81–154

  2. Drive 189.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpoolcar car 189.6 mi
    4h 2m
    £47–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    8h 59m
    £48–120

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 35m
    £71–130

  5. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 56m
    £81–140

Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Blackpool North via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to National Express Coach Facility via Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway GR, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 59m.

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