The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff Bay takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay. 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 Cardiff Bay. 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 Cardiff Bay at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Cardiff Bay station via Pontypridd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bay station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff Bay is 34.9 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay via Pontypridd in around 1h 13m.
