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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Halifaxby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    6h 24m
    £74–125
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    10h 16m
    £35–53
  3. Drive  188.9 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Halifaxcar car 188.9 mi
    3h 53m
    £48–69
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BRS - LBA
    8h 40m
    £74–170
  5. Bus, train

    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 Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus bus x76
    3. Take the train from Chester to Halifaxtrain train
    10h 19m
    £35–64

Merthyr Tydfil to Halifax by bus and foot

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Halifax, England?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Halifax via Cardiff Central, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Godley Bridge via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff - North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 16m.

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