What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton?

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton?

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at County Hall via Cardiff North Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Taunton is 107 miles. The road distance is 91.2 miles.

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton without a car?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton bus from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton train from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton train arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton.

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There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
2h 54m
£45–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
5h 38m
£20–40
Drive 90.7 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Tauntoncar 90.7 mi
1h 47m
£22–32

Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton by train

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Distance: 106.1 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to County Hall via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, and Bus Station in around 5h 38m.

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