The average train between Rotherham and Merthyr Tydfil takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. 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 8:58 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 5m. 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 Rotherham station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Rotherham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Rotherham to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Rotherham and Merthyr Tydfil is 231.6 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Merthyr Tydfil via Sheffield, Birmingham New Street, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 55m.