There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Poole by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
5h 39m£52–180Drive 124.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Poole124.7 mi
2h 45m£31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to SalisburyCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus StationX6
7h 58m£40–69
Merthyr Tydfil to Poole by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Poole is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Poole. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Poole via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Poole is 174 miles. The road distance is 125.4 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Poole without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £50 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Poole, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Poole train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Poole train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Poole is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Poole.
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What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Poole via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central in around 5h 39m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
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