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Abercarn to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Abercarn and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Abercarn 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.

2h 30m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newbridge to Cardiff Centraltrain train Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 4m
£15–24

Abercarn to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Abercarn and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Abercarn is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 8m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 8m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 8m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 7m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 43.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Newbridge to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 4m.

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