What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Sophia Gardens and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Exeter and Merthyr Tydfil is 138 miles. The road distance is 121.2 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 31m and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil bus from?

Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train from?

Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 31m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil.

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Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
3h 31m
£52–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
5h 19m
£27–41
Drive 120.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfilcar 120.5 mi
2h 17m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 57m
£56–98

Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 136.8 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Sophia Gardens, Westgate Street KG, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 5h 19m.

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