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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Sunderland takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 8m
Duration
450 mi
Distance
£197
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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7h 14m
£163–263

Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Merthyr Tydfil and Sunderland. 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 Sunderland at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 27m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited12h 47m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited13h 45m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited13h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 14m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 50m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 14m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 14m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 50m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 14m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 14m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 50m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 14m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 14m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 50m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 449.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderland via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 7h 14m.

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