The average train between Cwmbran and Merthyr Tydfil takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 1:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Cwmbran is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cwmbran to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Cwmbran to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbran station.
Cwmbran to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Cwmbran to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cwmbran and Merthyr Tydfil is 26.6 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Cwmbran to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 1h 53m.