There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil by train or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
3h 47mDrive 120.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfilcar 120.5 mi
2h 17m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £45.
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 47m.
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 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by CrossCountry, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by CrossCountry, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil.
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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 Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 3h 47m.
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
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