The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Sunderland takes 8h 15m 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.
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 10:39 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 3:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderland? 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 Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Sunderland station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderland train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Sunderland is 375.2 km. The road distance is 724 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 10m.