The average train between Briton Ferry and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Briton Ferry 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 Briton Ferry and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Briton Ferry is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Briton Ferry to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Briton Ferry station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Briton Ferry to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Briton Ferry station.
Briton Ferry to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Briton Ferry to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Briton Ferry and Merthyr Tydfil is 33.1 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Briton Ferry to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 17m.