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Merthyr Tydfil to Scarborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Scarborough takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Scarborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 19m
Duration
299 mi
Distance
£145
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
  3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
7h 41m
£120–188

Merthyr Tydfil to Scarborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Scarborough. 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 Scarborough at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express14h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express7h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express7h 21m • 3 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express7h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express7h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express7h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express7h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express7h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express7h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express15h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express7h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express7h 21m • 3 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express7h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express7h 21m • 3 changes

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 299 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Scarborough via Cardiff Central, Birmingham New Street, and York in around 7h 41m.

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