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Bournemouth to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Merthyr Tydfil takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.

4h 51m
Duration
208 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Reading

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
  2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
4h 35m
£87–147

Bournemouth to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales10h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 207.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Merthyr Tydfil via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 4h 35m.

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