The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Stratford-upon-Avon takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Stratford-upon-Avon. 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 hourly between Merthyr Tydfil and Stratford-upon-Avon. 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 Stratford-upon-Avon at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Stratford-upon-Avon? 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 Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Stratford-upon-Avon train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Stratford-upon-Avon is 124.6 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Stratford-upon-Avon via Cardiff Central, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham Moor Street in around 5h 22m.