The average train between Bradford and Merthyr Tydfil takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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 2 hours between Bradford and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Bradford to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Bradford to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bradford and Merthyr Tydfil is 252.4 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Merthyr Tydfil via Leeds, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 38m.