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Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 42m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain train Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
1h 37m
£14–29

Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend train times

Trains run hourly between Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend. 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 Bridgend at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 34m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 49m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 26m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 53m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 53m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 51m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 43.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Bridgend, Wales?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend via Cardiff Central in around 1h 37m.

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