The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Newquay takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Newquay. 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 every 2 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Newquay. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Newquay at 3:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Newquay? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Newquay. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Newquay station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Newquay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Newquay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Par station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Newquay train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Newquay is 189.7 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Newquay via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Par in around 7h 38m.