There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
4h 45m£63–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Roadbus 501
7h 36m£25–46Drive 142.5 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Paigntoncar 142.5 mi
2h 39m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
5h 50m£64–119
Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Great Western Road via Cardiff - North Road, Bristol Bus Station and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Paignton via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Paignton is 166 miles. The road distance is 143.3 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Paignton, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Great Western Road via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff - North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Bampfylde Street in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Paignton.
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