Reading to Merthyr Tydfil Trains

Reading to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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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: £69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 1m

£58–110

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 Monday, August 10, 2026

6:43 PM → 9:33 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
7:13 PM → 10:33 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:13 PM → 11:29 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
11:27 PM → 6:33 AM
Arrives next day
7h 6m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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