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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 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.

2h 48m
Duration
63 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Hourly
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 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.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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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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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 24m • 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
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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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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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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 48m

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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