The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Luton takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Luton. 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 Luton. 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 Luton at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Luton. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Luton station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Luton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Luton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Luton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Luton is 204 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Luton via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 19m.