The average train between Ludlow and Merthyr Tydfil takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow 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 Ludlow and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ludlow and Merthyr Tydfil is 82.3 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 59m.