- Distance: 22.3 mi
- Duration: 53 min
The average train between Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. 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 Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil County Borough at 11:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.
Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rhymney station.
Book your Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough is 31.8 km. The road distance is 36 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Rhymney hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 55 min.
