There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
7h 14m£96–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104
10h 26m£43–92Drive 185.2 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwallcar 185.2 mi
3h 35m£46–66Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 2m£98–189
Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Roundabout via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Luxulyan via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Cornwall is 228 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 7h 14m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall is to train via Bristol which takes 7h 14m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 26m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Luxulyan via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Par in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Roundabout via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 10h 26m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall.
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