The average train between York and Merthyr Tydfil takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 every 2 hours between York and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
York to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your York to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between York and Merthyr Tydfil is 290 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from York to Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 6h 2m.