The average train between Exeter and Merthyr Tydfil takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Exeter and Merthyr Tydfil is 114.4 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 3h 27m.