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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Swindon 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 39m
Duration
91 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 21m
£37–64

Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 19m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 18m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 20m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 56m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 57m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 12m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 22m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 20m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 91.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 21m.

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