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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to St Helensby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to St Helens 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 Wigan North Westerntrain train
    5h 52m
    £80–139

  2. Drive 149.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to St Helenscar car 149.3 mi
    3h 7m
    £37–53

  3. Bus, train 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 X75
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    9h 33m

  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 34m
    £62–110

Merthyr Tydfil to St Helens by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to St Helens Central via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Wigan North Western in around 5h 52m.

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