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 Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
4h 41m£63–123Drive 141 mi
cheapest- Drive from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfilcar 141 mi
2h 38m£36–51Train
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 51m£65–119
Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Newton Abbot, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Torquay and Merthyr Tydfil is 166 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 41m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 41m 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 Temple Meads 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 Paignton to Merthyr Tydfil via Newton Abbot, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- 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
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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