The average train between Ipswich and Merthyr Tydfil takes 5h 43m 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.
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 10:44 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Ipswich to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Ipswich to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Merthyr Tydfil is 312.9 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Merthyr Tydfil via Stratford, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 14m.