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Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Merthyr Tydfil takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

9h 10m
Duration
403 mi
Distance
£170
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 50m
£122–252

Edinburgh to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 2:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 402.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Merthyr Tydfil via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 50m.

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