First train | 05:47 | |
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Last train | 17:41 | |
Departure station | Edinburgh Park | |
Arrival station | Merthyr Tydfil | |
Journey time | From 7h 24m | |
Distance | 289 miles (465 km) | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Edinburgh Park to Merthyr Tydfil? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 40 minutes to travel the 289 miles (465 km) from Edinburgh Park to Merthyr Tydfil by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or Transport for Wales to Merthyr Tydfil. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Edinburgh Park to Merthyr Tydfil in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Merthyr Tydfil by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The fastest journey time by train from Edinburgh Park to Merthyr Tydfil is 7 hours and 24 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Edinburgh Park to Merthyr Tydfil. Travelling from Edinburgh Park to Merthyr Tydfil by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Edinburgh Park to Merthyr Tydfil leaves at 05:47. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Edinburgh Park to Merthyr Tydfil leaves at 17:41. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Edinburgh Park to Merthyr Tydfil cover a distance of around 289 miles (465 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh Park.
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