The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Eastbourne takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Eastbourne. 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 Eastbourne. 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 Eastbourne at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Eastbourne? 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 Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Eastbourne station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Eastbourne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Eastbourne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Eastbourne train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Eastbourne is 277.1 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Eastbourne via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 28m.