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Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Coventry and Merthyr Tydfil takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry 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.

4h 25m
Duration
150 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 32m
£59–98

Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Coventry and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Coventry is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales10h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 21m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 21m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 12m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 11m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 47m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Coventry 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.

Map of how to get from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 150 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 32m.

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