The average train between Worcester and Merthyr Tydfil takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Gloucester and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Worcester 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 Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Gloucester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Worcester and Merthyr Tydfil is 93.3 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Merthyr Tydfil via Gloucester and Cardiff Central in around 3h 28m.