The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Cheltenham takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham. 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 Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Cheltenham is 90.8 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham Spa via Cardiff Central in around 2h 39m.