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 Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
3h 33m£26–81Drive 120.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil120.5 mi
2h 16m£30–43Train
- 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£48–89
Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 16m 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 Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Exeter and Merthyr Tydfil is 138 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 33m and costs £25 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Exeter to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
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 Bristol Temple Meads 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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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 33m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–30
- 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 Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £39–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- 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
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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