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Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Welshpool and Merthyr Tydfil takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Welshpool 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.

4h 35m
Duration
149 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Every 2 hours
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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 17m
£56–99

Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Welshpool and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 148.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Welshpool to Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 17m.

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