The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Bournemouth takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Bournemouth is 154.7 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central in around 5h 6m.