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Cheap Train Tickets from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil

For a train from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil, you’ll get fares as low as £5.40 by purchasing advance tickets, with an average fare of approximately £5.40. To ensure the most cost-effective train journey, it is advisable to book in advance and avoid peak times. For more options regarding cheap train tickets, please check our train ticket calendar.

Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil Live Train Timetable

View rails from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil today (30 Jun 2024) with train times, live train status, departure/arrival stations, duration, train operators, and other journey details. To obtain further information about trains today or on any other day, please refer to the timetable below.

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08:30

Cardiff Queen Street

09:29

Merthyr Tydfil

On time

59m

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09:30

Cardiff Queen Street

10:29

Merthyr Tydfil

On time

59m

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10:30

Cardiff Queen Street

11:29

Merthyr Tydfil

On time

59m

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11:30

Cardiff Queen Street

12:29

Merthyr Tydfil

On time

59m

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12:30

Cardiff Queen Street

13:29

Merthyr Tydfil

On time

59m

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13:30

Cardiff Queen Street

14:29

Merthyr Tydfil

On time

59m

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14:30

Cardiff Queen Street

15:29

Merthyr Tydfil

On time

59m

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15:30

Cardiff Queen Street

16:29

Merthyr Tydfil

On time

59m

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16:30

Cardiff Queen Street

17:29

Merthyr Tydfil

On time

59m

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17:30

Cardiff Queen Street

18:29

Merthyr Tydfil

On time

59m

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Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil Train Journey Information

Effortlessly plan your journey from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.

First train
08:30
Last train
21:30
Departure station
Cardiff
Arrival station
Merthyr Tydfil
Distance
20KM
Journey time
From 58m
Price
From £5.40
Train operators
Transport for Wales

Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil Train Travel Guide

Travelling by train from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil provides passengers with a convenient and efficient way to commute or explore, ensuring that they arrive on time. For a smooth travel experience, please check out our Train Journey Planner.

Plan Your Train Journey

Travelling by train from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil takes approximately 58m. There is an average of 14 train from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil per day. The first train departs at 08:30, and the last train leaves at 21:30. For more detailed information, please consult our Train Journey Planner and Timetable.

Book Cheap Train Tickets

Train tickets from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil are available with Split Ticket and Advance tickets. The average fare is around £5.40, while the cheapest fare is £5.40. Besides, you can book cheap tickets on off-peak time, which usually begin at 09:30.(Intercity Off-Peak times: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00) . Accurate ticket prices vary depending on the time of day, route, and class selected.

Train Stations

You can choose to start from Cardiff Queen Street,Cardiff Central,Trefforest,Cathays,Merthyr Vale,or Pontypridd Station to Merthyr Tydfil by train.

Merthyr Tydfil

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