Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil Trains

Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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The average train between Cheltenham and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 46m
Duration: 86 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Hourly
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2h 36m

£34–63

Cheltenham to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

1:15 PM → 3:33 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 4:33 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 5:33 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 6:33 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:08 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:08 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
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