The average train between Fort William and Merthyr Tydfil takes 15h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 3:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 15h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
Fort William to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Fort William to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Merthyr Tydfil is 574.8 km. The road distance is 834 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Merthyr Tydfil via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 12h 56m.