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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Merthyr Tydfil takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. 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
£51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 8m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 13m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 23m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 23m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 23m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 27m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 23m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 23m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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 29m.

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