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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Dorsetby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    7h 21m
    £57–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G18
    4. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus bus G30
    8h 57m
    £21–36

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    8h 35m
    £28–56

  4. Drive  116.4 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorsetcar car 116.4 mi
    2h 50m
    £30–43

  5. Train via Westbury

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Upweytrain train
    7h 41m
    £59–112

Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset by train and bus

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth, King Street, and Trinity Street in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 8h 57m.

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