The average train between Axminster and Merthyr Tydfil takes 5h 38m 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Axminster and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:07 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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Axminster and Merthyr Tydfil is 110.6 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 4m.