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How to get fromExeter to Merthyr Tydfilby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    3h 31m
    £23–72

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Tydfil Collegebus bus X4
    4h 48m
    £16–50

  3. Drive 120.5 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 120.5 mi
    2h 17m
    £30–43

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    3h 54m
    £48–86

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X4
    5h 15m
    £31–47

Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar238Weekly Trains
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Merthyr Tydfil College via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 4h 48m.

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