Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Axminster and Merthyr Tydfil takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster 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.

5h 30m
Duration: 164 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain

4h 30m

£60–123

Axminster to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Axminster and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:37 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 11m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:07 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
12:03 PM → 4:28 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
1:03 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Axminster 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.