The average train between Betws-y-Coed and Merthyr Tydfil takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Betws-y-Coed 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 4 times a day between Betws-y-Coed and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Betws-y-Coed is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Llandudno Junction and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Betws-y-Coed station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandudno Junction station.
Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Betws-y-Coed and Merthyr Tydfil is 152.1 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Llandudno Junction to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 3h 51m.