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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Exeterby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3h 31m
    £21–79

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus
    4h 25m
    £15–39

  3. Drive 120.8 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Exetercar car 120.8 mi
    2h 18m
    £30–43

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    4h 34m
    £46–90

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus bus Cp5
    5h 5m
    £30–62

Merthyr Tydfil to Exeter by train

Calendar236Weekly Trains
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Bampfylde Street via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, and Bus Station in around 4h 25m.

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