Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Axminster and Merthyr Tydfil takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 28m
Duration: 165 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain

4h 55m

£59–124

Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Axminster and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:14 PM → 9:03 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
6:05 PM → 10:33 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
6:28 PM → 11:29 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
8:20 PM → 6:33 AM
Arrives next day
10h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:51 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:51 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 11m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:04 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 4:28 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
1:03 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:09 AM → 10:03 AM
9h 53m • 3 changes
5:51 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:51 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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