The average train between Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. 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.
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 10:32 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil is 41.5 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 36m.
