The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Exeter takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Merthyr Tydfil to Exeter. 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Exeter station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Exeter train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Exeter is 114.4 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 40m.