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Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Merthyr Tydfil takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 32m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 26m
£52–87

Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 3h 26m.

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