Merthyr Tydfil to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Perth takes 10h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 26m
Duration: 465 mi
Distance: £189
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
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10h 3m

£157–258

Merthyr Tydfil to Perth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Perth at 4:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 10h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:09 PM → 10:37 AM
Arrives next day
13h 28m • 3 changes
10:37 PM → 12:18 PM
Arrives next day
13h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:39 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 4:04 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 5:18 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:39 AM → 6:43 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 8:47 PM
10h 8m • 3 changes
1:39 PM → 10:46 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
2:39 PM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
10h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:39 AM → 4:38 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 6:38 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 8:33 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
1:39 PM → 10:44 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:39 AM → 4:38 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 6:38 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 8:33 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
1:39 PM → 10:44 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:39 AM → 4:38 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 6:38 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 8:33 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
1:39 PM → 10:44 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:39 AM → 4:38 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 6:38 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 8:33 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
1:39 PM → 10:44 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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