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Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth and Merthyr Tydfil takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth 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.

6h 2m
Duration
210 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
5h 42m
£71–116

Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberystwyth and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales11h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 1m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 1m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 42m.

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