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How to get from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil by train?

By train

To get from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Swansea station to Cardiff Central station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Merthyr Tydfil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
Leaves from Swansea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swansea
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Merthyr Tydfil
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to Merthyr Tydfil
    Walk to
    Merthyr Tydfil
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil

The distance between Swansea, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales is approximately 70.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Swansea

Swansea is located at Swansea, Wales and the nearest public transport station is High Street Station , Swansea.

Bus stations close to Swansea:

  • High Street Station , Swansea
  • Swansea
  • High Street Station, Swansea

Public transport stations close to Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

Merthyr Tydfil is located at Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Merthyr Tydfil.

Bus stations close to Merthyr Tydfil:

  • Merthyr Tydfil
  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13, Merthyr Tydfil
  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 11, Merthyr Tydfil

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Paddington station near Swansea to Cardiff Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Merthyr Tydfil station near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales

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

    The total travel time between Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil in Wales by train is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Paddington station near Swansea in Wales.

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

    Get off the train at the Merthyr Tydfil station, which is closest to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.

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