There are 6 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train via Southampton
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train
6h 25m£95–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
9h 18m£20–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
8h 19m£33–65Drive 116.6 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorsetcar 116.6 mi
2h 50m£29–41Train
- 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 Weymouthtrain
7h 18m£60–126Train #2
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
7h 41m£65–126
Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Dorset is 196 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset without a car is to train via Southampton which takes 6h 25m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset is to train via Southampton which takes 6h 25m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset via Cardiff Central, Southampton Central, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and South Station in around 9h 18m.
- 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/
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/
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.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 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 Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.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 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- [email protected]
- Website
- southwestcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.southwestcoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.southwestcoaches.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
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset.
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