The average train between Bath and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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 hourly between Bath and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Bath to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Bath to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bath and Merthyr Tydfil is 81.6 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 36m.