There are 3 ways to get from Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
4h 52m£68–139Drive 108.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Merthyr Tydfilcar 108.3 mi
2h 14m£27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 27m£49–94
Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Axminster and Merthyr Tydfil is 166 miles. The road distance is 108.9 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil.
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What companies run services between Axminster, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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