There are 4 ways to get from Truro to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Truro to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 17m£101–178Drive 202.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truro to Merthyr Tydfilcar 202.9 mi
3h 54m£51–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus 404
- Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
9h 59m£58–101Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Truro to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 34m£97–178
Truro to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Truro to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Truro to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Truro to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Truro and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Truro and Merthyr Tydfil is 244 miles. The road distance is 204.1 miles.
The best way to get from Truro to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Truro to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Truro to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
Truro to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Merthyr Tydfil is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Truro to Merthyr Tydfil.
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What companies run services between Truro, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Truro to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 4h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Truro to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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