The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Birmingham takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham. 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Birmingham station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Birmingham is 129.8 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central in around 3h 51m.