Perth to Merthyr Tydfil Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Perth and Merthyr Tydfil takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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.

11h 4m
Duration: 465 mi
Distance: £187
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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10h 15m

£157–257

Perth to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Perth and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 1:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:14 AM → 3:03 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 7:03 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 9:03 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:14 AM → 3:03 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 7:03 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 9:02 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:06 AM → 6:28 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 8:28 PM
9h 17m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 9:29 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
1:10 PM → 10:26 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:14 AM → 3:03 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 7:03 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 9:03 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:14 AM → 3:03 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 7:03 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 9:03 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:14 AM → 3:03 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 7:03 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 9:03 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:14 AM → 3:03 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 7:03 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 9:03 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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