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Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Merthyr Tydfil takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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.

3h 30m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 21m
£68–98

Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 131.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 3h 21m.

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