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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Merthyr Tydfil takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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.

3h 9m
Duration
132 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 52m
£54–95

Reading to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales7h 6m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 53m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 53m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 53m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 53m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 132.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 52m.

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