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

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There are 6 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 17m
    £74–126

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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
    9h 33m
    £35–64

  3. Drive  188.9 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Halifaxcar car 188.9 mi
    3h 53m
    £47–68

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane CWL - LBA
    9h
    £75–196

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    10h 2m
    £35–53

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, 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 39m
    £74–160

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, Ryanair, KLM, and Aer Lingus fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 3 times a day.

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