The average train between Exeter and Merthyr Tydfil takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. 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 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 3h 58m. 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 Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Exeter and Merthyr Tydfil is 114.4 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 3h 45m.