There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
3h 32m£30–69Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Tydfil CollegeX4
4h 55m£18–51Drive 120.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil120.5 mi
2h 16m£31–44Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 55m£49–86Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia GardensCp5
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
5h 18m£29–50
Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Exeter and Merthyr Tydfil is 139 miles. The road distance is 121.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 32m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 32m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 4h 55m.
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 Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 3h 32m. 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 55m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Tydfil College
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil.
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