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Merthyr Tydfil to Southport trains

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The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Southport takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Southport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 56m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Merthyr Tydfil to Southport train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Southport at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited16h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 5m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 5m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

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  • Distance: 214.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Southport via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 6h 19m.

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