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Merthyr Tydfil to Skewen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Skewen takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Skewen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration
63 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Skewentrain train Cardiff Central - Milford Haven / ...
3h
£21–35

Merthyr Tydfil to Skewen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Skewen. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Skewen at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 38m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 59m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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

Map of how to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Skewen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 63.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Skewen, Wales?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Skewen via Cardiff Central in around 3h.

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