The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Newport takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Merthyr Tydfil to Newport. 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 Newport. 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 Newport at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 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 Newport. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Newport station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Newport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Newport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Newport train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Newport is 31.7 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
