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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 46m
    £85–147

  2. Drive  130.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Portland Harbourcar car 130.5 mi
    3h 1m
    £33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G18
    3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus bus G30
    8h 54m
    £53–79

  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 3m
    £89–148

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  • Distance: 153.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Portland Harbour via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, South Station, and King Statue K8 Approach in around 8h 54m.

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