The average train between Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Bridgend 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 Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bridgend is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Bridgend station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil is 30.2 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 1h 53m.
