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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    6h 27m
    £63–108

  2. Bus, train via Oswestry

    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. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane CWL - LBA
    8h 40m
    £70–196

  5. 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 49m
    £74–160

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Merthyr Tydfil to Halifax. However, you can take the bus to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2, walk to Abergavenny, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, take the vehicle to Victoria, walk to Manchester Victoria, then take the train to Halifax. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Halifax via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, and Chester in around 9h 33m.

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