The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Swansea takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea. 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 Swansea. 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 Swansea at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Swansea station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Swansea is 41.5 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 2h 8m.
