There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- 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 Trurotrain
7h 13m£107–215Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
9h 39m£36–62Drive 214 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouthcar 214 mi
4h 9m£52–75Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Trurotrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 46m£108–209
Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Falmouth. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at The Moor A via Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Penmere via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Falmouth is 253 miles. The road distance is 215.2 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 13m and costs £100 - £220.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 13m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Falmouth, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Penmere via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Truro in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to The Moor A via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 9h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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 Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £95–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- 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 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 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- 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
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Falmouth.
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