The average train between Liverpool and Merthyr Tydfil takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Liverpool to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Liverpool and Merthyr Tydfil is 186.8 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Merthyr Tydfil via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 24m.