The average train between Skewen and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Skewen 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 Skewen and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skewen is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Skewen to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Skewen station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Skewen to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Skewen station.
Skewen to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Skewen to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Skewen and Merthyr Tydfil is 33.9 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Skewen to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 25m.