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Merthyr Tydfil to Penrith trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Penrith takes 7h 21m 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.

7h 21m
Duration
284 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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6h 52m
£93–153

Merthyr Tydfil to Penrith train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:39 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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast11h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 5m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 5m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 51m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 51m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 5m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 9m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 5m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 5m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast6h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Penrith? 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.

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  • Distance: 284.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Penrith, England?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Penrith North Lakes via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 6h 52m.

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