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How to get fromEastbourne to Merthyr Tydfilby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Eastbourne to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    5h 35m
    £101–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940
    10h 22m
    £31–48

  3. Bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201
    9h 27m
    £40–69

  4. Drive  215.1 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 215.1 mi
    4h 1m
    £54–78

  5. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LGW - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 24m
    £100–235

  6. Train via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    7h 48m
    £92–171

  7. Train, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LGW - CWL
    7h 56m
    £86–191

Eastbourne to Merthyr Tydfil by train and subway

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Merthyr Tydfil via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Merthyr Tydfil via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, and Cardiff Central in around 9h 27m.

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