There are 3 ways to get from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 57m£112–197Drive 225.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfilcar 225.5 mi
4h 17m£56–81Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 5m£103–201
Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Penzance and Merthyr Tydfil is 269 miles. The road distance is 226.8 miles.
The best way to get from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil.
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What companies run services between Penzance, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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