The average train between Rhondda and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Rhondda 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 Rhondda and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhondda is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Rhondda station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Pontypridd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Rhondda to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.
Rhondda to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Rhondda to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Rhondda and Merthyr Tydfil is 11 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Merthyr Tydfil via Pontypridd in around 1h 13m.