Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil Trains

Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Swansea 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 15m
Duration: 69 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 36m

£23–47

Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:23 PM → 10:33 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:23 PM → 11:30 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
10:32 PM → 1:04 AM
Arrives next day
2h 32m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:56 AM → 6:33 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:55 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:46 AM → 6:33 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:29 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:46 AM → 6:33 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:29 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:46 AM → 6:33 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:29 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:46 AM → 6:33 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:29 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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