The average train between Nottingham and Merthyr Tydfil takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Nottingham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Nottingham to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Nottingham and Merthyr Tydfil is 202.1 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 4h 44m.