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The average train between Reading and Merthyr Tydfil takes 3h 8m 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.
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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Reading to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
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The distance between Reading and Merthyr Tydfil is 169.3 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 58m.
