The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and France takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to France. 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 France. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into France at 3:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 7h 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 France. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at France station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Merthyr Tydfil to France train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Merthyr Tydfil to France train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and France is 687.9 km. The road distance is 729 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cité via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 6h 42m.