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Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea trains

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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.

2h 16m
Duration
69 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea train times

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 10:39 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 21m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 22m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 24m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 56m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 29m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 39m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 6m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 24m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 6m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 24m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 6m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 24m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 6m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 24m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 6m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 24m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 69.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 2h 7m.

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