The train between Merthyr Tydfil and Sunderland takes 7h 26m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Merthyr Tydfil and Sunderland. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 26m.
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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Newcastle station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
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The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Sunderland is 375.2 km. The road distance is 472 km.
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 26m.