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The average train between Rotherham and Merthyr Tydfil takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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 every 2 hours between Rotherham and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Bristol Parkway station and Cardiff Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Rotherham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
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The distance between Rotherham and Merthyr Tydfil is 231.6 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Merthyr Tydfil via Sheffield, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 57m.
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