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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Dublinby car, car ferry, bus, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dublin by car, car ferry, bus, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    9h 51m
    €72–407

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    5h 41m
    €43–230

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    11h 12m
    €119–217

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    15h 43m
    €78–192

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    6h 21m
    €53–198

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    7h 43m
    €111–301

  7. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    7h 46m
    €103–252

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    8h 6m
    €106–282

  9. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    8h 14m
    €126–348

Merthyr Tydfil to Dublin by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508 km
  • Duration: 9h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Merthyr Tydfil to Dublin. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, then take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trevithick Memorial to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2, Abergavenny, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 11h 12m.

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