The average train between Middlesbrough and Merthyr Tydfil takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Middlesbrough 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 every 2 hours between Middlesbrough and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Merthyr Tydfil is 345.4 km. The road distance is 508 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Merthyr Tydfil via Darlington, Birmingham New Street, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 35m.