The average train between London and Merthyr Tydfil takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is an hourly train service from London 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 London and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
London to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your London to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between London and Merthyr Tydfil is 226 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from London Paddington to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 3h 26m.