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Newtown to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Newtown and Merthyr Tydfil takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Newtown 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.

4h 47m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsburytrain train
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
4h 30m
£63–113

Newtown to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Newtown and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtown is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Newtown to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 162.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Newtown, Powys, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Newtown (Powys) to Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 30m.

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