The average train between Barmouth and Merthyr Tydfil takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Barmouth 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Barmouth and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barmouth is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Barmouth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barmouth to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Barmouth station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Barmouth to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barmouth station.
Barmouth to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Barmouth to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barmouth and Merthyr Tydfil is 117.6 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Barmouth to Merthyr Tydfil via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 4m.