The average train between Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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 hourly between Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 11:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.
Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil is 32.8 km. The road distance is 37 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfil hourly. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 59 min.
