The average train between Canterbury and Merthyr Tydfil takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Canterbury to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Canterbury to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Merthyr Tydfil is 312.8 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Merthyr Tydfil via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 57m.