Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil Trains

Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol 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.

2h 15m
Duration: 62 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 10m

£24–48

Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Bristol and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2:57 PM → 5:03 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 5:33 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
3:57 PM → 6:03 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
4:28 PM → 6:33 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
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