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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Eastbourneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Eastbourne by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain train
    5h 33m
    £101–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    9h 46m
    £32–50

  3. Bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    9h 3m
    £36–58

  4. Drive  215.8 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Eastbournecar car 215.8 mi
    4h 4m
    £54–78

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain train
    8h 3m
    £100–235

  6. Train via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train Southampton Central - Brighton
    7h 36m
    £92–171

  7. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain train
    7h 49m
    £86–191

Merthyr Tydfil to Eastbourne by train and subway

Calendar170Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Eastbourne via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Cornfield Road via Greyfriars Road GJ, Sophia Gardens, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 9h 3m.

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