The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Liverpool takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Liverpool station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Liverpool is 186.8 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Liverpool Lime Street via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 5h 13m.