Ipswich to Merthyr Tydfil Trains

Ipswich to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Merthyr Tydfil takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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.

5h 44m
Duration: 241 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain

5h 8m

£105–184

Ipswich to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Ipswich and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:53 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 4:03 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
12:53 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:33 AM
5h 18m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 51m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 51m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:33 AM
5h 18m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 51m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 51m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
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