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Leicester to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Merthyr Tydfil takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 5m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£107
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
5h 6m
£86–131

Leicester to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 170.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 5h 6m.

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