The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Merthyr Tydfil takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Merthyr Tydfil. 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 every 2 hours between Newcastle upon Tyne and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Merthyr Tydfil? 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Merthyr Tydfil is 377.2 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 7h 4m.