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

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There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Newquay by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Plymouth

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    7h 45m
    £92–179

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 104 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    9h 57m
    £29–67

  3. Drive  198.5 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Newquaycar car 198.5 mi
    3h 49m
    £49–71

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to St Austelltrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
    8h 17m
    £96–176

Merthyr Tydfil to Newquay by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Newquay via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Par in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 9h 57m.

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