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Gloucester to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gloucester and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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.

2h 33m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 24m
£27–49

Gloucester to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Gloucester and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 33m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 3m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 21m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 14m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 13m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 40m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 13m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 36m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 5m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 43m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 40m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 17m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 42m • 1 change
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Map of how to get from Gloucester to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 79.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 24m.

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