How to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea by train?

By train

To get from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea in Swansea, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Merthyr Tydfil station to Cardiff Central station. Next, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cardiff Central station to Swansea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Merthyr Tydfil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Merthyr Tydfil
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bridgend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swansea
  • 5
    Ride to train station Swansea
    Ride to train station
    Swansea
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea in Swansea, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Merthyr Tydfil station to Cardiff Central station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Swansea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Merthyr Tydfil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Merthyr Tydfil
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bridgend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Fishguard Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station Swansea
    Ride to train station
    Swansea
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil, Swansea and Swansea, Swansea is approximately 73.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swansea – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil is located at Merthyr Tydfil, Swansea and the nearest public transport station is Rafa Club, Georgetown.

Bus stations close to Merthyr Tydfil:

  • Rafa Club, Georgetown
  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 5, Merthyr Tydfil
  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, Merthyr Tydfil

Public transport stations close to Swansea, Swansea

Swansea is located at Swansea, Swansea and the nearest public transport station is St Davids Accomodation, Parc Tawe.

Bus stations close to Swansea:

  • St Davids Accomodation, Parc Tawe
  • New Cut Road, Parc Tawe
  • Orchard Street, Swansea

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea in Swansea, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Merthyr Tydfil station to Cardiff Central station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Swansea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Merthyr Tydfil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Merthyr Tydfil
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bridgend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Fishguard Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station Swansea
    Ride to train station
    Swansea
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea?

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Swansea?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Merthyr Tydfil station near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales to Bridgend station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Swansea station near Swansea in Swansea.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea by train?

    The total travel time between Merthyr Tydfil in Wales and Swansea in Swansea by train is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Merthyr Tydfil to get to Swansea?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Merthyr Tydfil station near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Merthyr Tydfil and Swansea?

    Get off the train at the Swansea station, which is closest to Swansea in Swansea.

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