The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Bristol takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Merthyr Tydfil to Bristol. 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 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 Bristol. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Bristol station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Bristol train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Bristol is 63 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Bristol Temple Meads via Cardiff Central in around 2h 8m.