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.
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 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Skewen. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Skewen station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Skewen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Skewen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Skewen station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Skewen train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Skewen is 33.9 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Skewen via Cardiff Central in around 3h.