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

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There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Plymouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    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 Plymouthtrain train
    4h 53m
    £80–161

  2. Bus via Bristol Airport (BRS)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Airportbus bus Uk910
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    7h 6m
    £25–41

  3. Drive 163.7 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Plymouthcar car 163.7 mi
    3h
    £40–58

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
    5h 34m
    £85–156

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Uk087 / ...
    7h 23m
    £26–74

Merthyr Tydfil to Plymouth by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Plymouth Coach Station via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Airport, and Public Transport Interchange in around 7h 6m.

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