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The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Penrith takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Penrith. 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 4 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Penrith at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Penrith North Lakes station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Penrith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
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The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Penrith is 327.1 km. The road distance is 392 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Penrith North Lakes via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 6h 52m.
