The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Ely takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Ely. 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 Ely. 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 Ely at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Ely. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Ely station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Ely train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Ely train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Ely train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Ely is 259.1 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Ely via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 5m.