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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Leicester takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 59m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Merthyr Tydfil and Leicester. 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 Leicester at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country11h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

Map of how to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 170.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 12m.

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