The average train between Newport and Merthyr Tydfil takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Newport 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 hourly between Newport and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Newport is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Merthyr Tydfil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Newport to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Newport to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Newport to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Newport and Merthyr Tydfil is 31.7 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
