The train between Durham and Merthyr Tydfil takes 6h 39m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Durham 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 Durham and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 2:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Durham is at 2:54 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Durham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Durham to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Durham and Merthyr Tydfil is 357.5 km. The road distance is 539 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 12m.