The average train between Telford and Merthyr Tydfil takes 4h 30m 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.
Trains run hourly between Telford and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 12:17 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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 28m • 2 changes

4h 29m • 2 changes

4h 28m • 2 changes

4h 27m • 2 changes

8h 16m • 2 changes

3h 55m • 2 changes

3h 28m • 2 changes

4h 3m • 2 changes

8h 1m • 2 changes

3h 55m • 2 changes

3h 28m • 2 changes

4h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Telford to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Telford to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Telford to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Telford and Merthyr Tydfil is 121.1 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 18m.