The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Rugby takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Rugby at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Rugby station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Rugby is 160.2 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 43m.