There are 4 ways to get from Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- 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
3h 57m£54–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
5h 59m£20–36Drive 120.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfilcar 120.3 mi
2h 17m£30–44Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
5h 17m£55–106
Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Exeter Coach Station and Merthyr Tydfil is 140 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Exeter Coach Station, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Exeter Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil.
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