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Skewen to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Skewen and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

2h 52m
Duration
63 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Skewen to Cardiff Centraltrain train Milford Haven - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 25m
£22–34

Skewen to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Skewen and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skewen is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 25m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 25m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 23m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 23m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 23m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 23m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Skewen to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 63.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Skewen, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Skewen to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 25m.

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