What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Cardiff - North Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Manchester is 193 miles. The road distance is 156.9 miles.

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester bus from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester train from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.

Train, bus or fly from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester train arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 6m
£63–103
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
7h 37m
£32–48
Drive 156 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchestercar 156 mi
3h 36m
£39–57
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
7h 16m
£80–167

Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester by train

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Distance: 192.3 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff - North Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 37m.

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