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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 187 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£69 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool costing on average £69.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around £69 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£30. The journey takes 4h 30m versus 3h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Liverpool from Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Liverpool are Manchester, Belfast, Douglas, Chester and Birmingham. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Liverpool on Omio.
Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.
Belfast is best known for its shipbuilding past and the story of the Titanic. It blends Victorian streets, political history and a lively arts and pub scene in a compact setting.
Chester is known for its Roman walls, medieval streets and the distinctive black-and-white Rows. Compact and walkable, it blends deep history with a relaxed riverside setting and a lively city centre.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Travel to Liverpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool.
This is compared to other travel options from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool costing on average £69.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 25m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merthyr Tydfil and Liverpool as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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