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Colchester to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Merthyr Tydfil takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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.

5h 13m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
4h 45m
£97–171

Colchester to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales13h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 33m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 52m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 52m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Colchester to Merthyr Tydfil via Stratford, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 45m.

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