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

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There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5h 13m
    £77–141

  2. Drive 140.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpoolcar car 140.6 mi
    3h 12m
    £35–50

  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 Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    8h 33m
    £50–113

  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 Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 7m
    £61–111

  5. Bus via Newtown

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 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 bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    9h 4m

Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool Lime Street via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway GR, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 33m.

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