The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Newton Abbot takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Newton Abbot. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Merthyr Tydfil and Newton Abbot. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Newton Abbot at 12:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Newton Abbot? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Newton Abbot. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Newton Abbot station via Cardiff Central station and Bristol Temple Meads station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Newton Abbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Newton Abbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
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The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Newton Abbot is 136.6 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Newton Abbot via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 8m.