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Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Doncaster takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 2m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Doncastertrain train
6h 20m
£93–148

Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country15h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster? 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.

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  • Distance: 225 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Doncaster, England?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 20m.

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