There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Truro by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Trurotrain
6h 27m£104–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus Uk049
8h 43m£32–54Drive 203.1 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Trurocar 203.1 mi
3h 54m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Trurotrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 4m£105–206
Merthyr Tydfil to Truro by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Truro is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Truro is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Truro. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Truro via Cardiff North Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Truro. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Truro via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Truro is 243 miles. The road distance is 204.3 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Truro without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 27m and costs £100 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Truro, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Truro bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Truro train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Truro is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 27m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Truro, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Truro via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Plymouth in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Truro via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 43m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £95–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Truro bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Truro train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Truro is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Truro.
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