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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Portland Harbourby train, bus, or car

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

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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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    5h 44m
    £75–144

  2. Drive 130.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Portland Harbourcar car 130.5 mi
    3h 1m
    £32–46

  3. Bus, line 376 bus

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    6. Take the bus from South Station to King Statue K8 Approachbus bus X51
    9h 7m

  4. Train via Westbury

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain train
    6h 6m
    £80–144

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Map of how to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Portland Harbour.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Portland Harbour via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Weymouth in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Portland Harbour via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, South Station, and King Statue K8 Approach in around 9h 7m.

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