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Darlington to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Merthyr Tydfil takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h 7m
Duration
324 mi
Distance
£167
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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6h 30m
£138–213

Darlington to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Darlington and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales11h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 51m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 324.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 6h 30m.

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