The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Walsall takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Walsall. 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 Walsall. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Walsall at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Walsall? 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 Walsall. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Walsall station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Walsall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Walsall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Walsall train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Walsall is 133.1 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Walsall via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 29m.