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Telford to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Telford and Merthyr Tydfil takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Telford 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.

4h 29m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 17m
£47–84

Telford to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Telford and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Telford is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 4m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales8h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales8h 1m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 55m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales8h 1m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 55m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales8h 1m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 55m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Telford Central to Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 17m.

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