Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil Trains

Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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The average train between Ayr and Merthyr Tydfil takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr 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.

10h 21m
Duration: 444 mi
Distance: £179
Average price: Every 3 hours
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9h 38m

£149–244

Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ayr and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 1:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

12:35 PM → 9:03 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
2:35 PM → 11:29 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
4:05 PM → 6:33 AM
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14h 28m • 3 changes
7:05 PM → 9:03 AM
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13h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:05 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 7:03 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 9:03 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:03 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 3:03 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 4:03 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:45 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 6:28 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 7:28 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 8:28 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:05 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 7:03 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 9:03 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:05 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 7:03 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 9:03 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr 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.

Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

12:35 PM → 9:03 PM

2:35 PM → 11:29 PM

4:05 PM → 6:33 AM
Arrives next day

7:05 PM → 9:03 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:05 AM → 3:03 PM

8:35 AM → 5:03 PM

10:35 AM → 7:03 PM

12:35 PM → 9:03 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:03 PM

6:35 AM → 3:03 PM

7:37 AM → 4:03 PM

8:35 AM → 5:03 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:45 AM → 5:28 PM

9:15 AM → 6:28 PM

10:45 AM → 7:28 PM

11:15 AM → 8:28 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:05 AM → 3:03 PM

8:35 AM → 5:03 PM

10:35 AM → 7:03 PM

12:35 PM → 9:03 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:05 AM → 3:03 PM

8:35 AM → 5:03 PM

10:35 AM → 7:03 PM

12:35 PM → 9:03 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central

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Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

12:35 PM → 9:03 PM

2:35 PM → 11:29 PM

4:05 PM → 6:33 AMArrives next day

7:05 PM → 9:03 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:05 AM → 3:03 PM

8:35 AM → 5:03 PM

10:35 AM → 7:03 PM

12:35 PM → 9:03 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:03 PM

6:35 AM → 3:03 PM

7:37 AM → 4:03 PM

8:35 AM → 5:03 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:45 AM → 5:28 PM

9:15 AM → 6:28 PM

10:45 AM → 7:28 PM

11:15 AM → 8:28 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:05 AM → 3:03 PM

8:35 AM → 5:03 PM

10:35 AM → 7:03 PM

12:35 PM → 9:03 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:05 AM → 3:03 PM

8:35 AM → 5:03 PM

10:35 AM → 7:03 PM

12:35 PM → 9:03 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central

Train trips from Ayr

Train trips to Merthyr Tydfil

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4:05 PM → 6:33 AM
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7:05 PM → 9:03 AM
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