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.
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 10:37 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Bridgend station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bridgend station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend is 30.2 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend via Cardiff Central in around 1h 37m.
