The train between Darlington and Merthyr Tydfil takes 6h 21m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Darlington 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 5 times a week between Darlington and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 3:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Darlington is at 3:12 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Darlington to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Darlington to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Darlington and Merthyr Tydfil is 331.9 km. The road distance is 504 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £120–190 and the journey takes 4h 54m.