The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Swindon takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Swindon. 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 Swindon. 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 Swindon at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Swindon station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Swindon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Swindon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Swindon train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Swindon is 112.2 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Swindon via Cardiff Central in around 2h 26m.