The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Scotland takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland. 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 Scotland. The earliest departure is at 7:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Scotland at 3:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland? 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 Scotland. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Scotland station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Scotland is 562.2 km. The road distance is 648 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Glasgow Central via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 8h 22m.