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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay is to bus and line 7 bus and line 12 bus which costs £23 - £60 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Tesco via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, Bus Station and Sherborne Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Newton Abbot via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Torquay is 164 miles. The road distance is 142.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus and line 12 bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Law Courts RJ station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay.

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Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 7 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay 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 Newton Abbottrain
4h 49m
£65–128
Bus, line 7 bus, line 12 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Law Courts RJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 7 / ...
5. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Tescobus 12
8h 6m
£23–60
Drive 141.3 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Torquaycar 141.3 mi
2h 38m
£35–51

Merthyr Tydfil to Torquay by train and bus

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Distance: 162.8 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Union Street via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Tesco via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Sherborne Road in around 8h 6m.

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