There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Merthyr Vale (Station) 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 Vale
3h 17m£28–78Drive 115.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Merthyr Vale (Station)115.5 mi
2h 14m£29–42Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr ValeAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 42m£51–91
Exeter to Merthyr Vale (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Vale (Station) is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Vale (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Merthyr Vale (Station). However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Merthyr Vale via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Exeter and Merthyr Vale (Station) is 133 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Merthyr Vale (Station) without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 17m and costs £27 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Exeter to Merthyr Vale (Station), including transfers.
Exeter to Merthyr Vale (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Merthyr Vale (Station) is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 9:21 AM in Exeter and 10:21 AM in Merthyr Vale (Station).
Exeter to Merthyr Vale (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Merthyr Vale (Station) is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Exeter to Merthyr Vale (Station).
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Merthyr Vale (Station), Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Merthyr Vale via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 3h 17m.
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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
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- 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
- £40–42
- 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 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Vale
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £7–11
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