There are 3 ways to get from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil by train or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
4h 44m£70–140Drive 141 mi
cheapest- Drive from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfilcar 141 mi
2h 38m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Torquay to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 46m£71–138
Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Torquay and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Torquay and Merthyr Tydfil is 165 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.
The best way to get from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 44m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil.
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What companies run services between Torquay, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Torquay to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Torquay to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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