There are 5 ways to get from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
4h 51m£47–135Line 12 bus, line 7 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fleet Street to Sherborne Road12
- Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Station7
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Tydfil CollegeX4
7h 21m£22–58Drive 141 mi
- Drive from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil141 mi
2h 36m£35–51Line 11 bus, train
- Take the bus from Cary Parade to Triangle11
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
6h 46m£51–103Bus
- Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Station2 / ...
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia GardensCp5
9h£33–64
Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Torquay and Merthyr Tydfil is 167 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.
The best way to get from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £45 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Fleet Street station.
Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 12 bus and line 7 bus and bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Torquay, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Paignton to Merthyr Tydfil via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Merthyr Tydfil College via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 7h 21m.
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Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–65
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £70–100
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- 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 Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Fleet Street to Sherborne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Cary Parade to Triangle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Tydfil College
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Sherborne Road station.
Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Torquay to Merthyr Tydfil.
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