The average train between Malvern and Merthyr Tydfil takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Malvern 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 Malvern and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malvern is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Hereford and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Malvern to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Malvern station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Malvern to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.
Malvern to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Malvern to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Malvern and Merthyr Tydfil is 82.9 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Great Malvern to Merthyr Tydfil via Hereford and Cardiff Central in around 3h 27m.