Merthyr Tydfil to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Perth takes 10h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. 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 41m
Duration: 465 mi
Distance: £187
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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10h 1m

£157–258

Merthyr Tydfil to Perth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Perth. The earliest departure is at 7:39 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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:39 PM → 10:44 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
3:39 PM → 12:42 AM
Arrives next day
9h 3m • 3 changes
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, November 7, 2026

7:39 AM → 4:35 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 6:38 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 8:34 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
1:39 PM → 10:44 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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
4:39 PM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day
14h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 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, November 10, 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, November 11, 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, November 12, 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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