The average train between Darlington and Merthyr Tydfil takes 7h 13m 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.
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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Darlington 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.
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 Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
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, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Darlington and Merthyr Tydfil is 331.9 km. The road distance is 522 km.
You can take a train from Darlington to Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 6h 35m.