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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 via Whitechapel, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Wigan North Western, Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Southport to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Southport and Merthyr Tydfil is 216 miles. The road distance is 159.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Southport to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Southport to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Whitechapel station.

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

Southport to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Southport to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Southport to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Southport to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Southport to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Southport to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Southport to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Southport to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Merthyr Tydfil is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Southport to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

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Southport to Merthyr Tydfil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southport to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 27m
£83–144
Drive 158.9 mi
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1. Drive from Southport to Merthyr Tydfilcar 158.9 mi
3h 43m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
11h 23m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
6h 40m
£71–141

Southport to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 214.7 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Merthyr Tydfil via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 via Queen Square Bus Station, Whitechapel, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 11h 23m.

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