The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Cambridge takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge. 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 Cambridge at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Cambridge? 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 Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Cambridge station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Cambridge train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Cambridge is 244.6 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cambridge via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 42m.