The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Basingstoke takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke. 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Basingstoke is 167.5 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Basingstoke via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 3h 39m.