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

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There are 6 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Southampton

    best
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    6h 24m
    £85–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G18
    3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus bus G30
    8h 43m
    £20–34

  3. Drive  116.4 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Dorsetcar car 116.4 mi
    2h 50m
    £29–42

  4. Train

    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 20m
    £56–112

  5. Train #2

    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 Weymouthtrain train
    7h 22m
    £63–112

  6. Train, line 126 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain train
    2. Take the bus from Station Approach to Bus Stationbus bus 126
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    10h 26m
    £40–72

Merthyr Tydfil to Dorset by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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 24m. 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 43m.

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