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London Paddington to Merthyr Vale by train

First train

04:23

Last train

23:38

Departure station

London Paddington

Arrival station

Merthyr Vale

Journey time

From 2h 57m

Distance

136 miles (219 km)

Frequency

35 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale in 2 hours 57 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 4 hours 44 minutes to travel the 136 miles (219 km) from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 57 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 35 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry to Merthyr Vale. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale 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 Vale by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale take?

The average journey time by train between London Paddington and Merthyr Vale is 4 hours and 44 minutes, with around 35 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between London Paddington and Merthyr Vale by train?

The fastest journey time by train from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Is there a direct train from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale?

No, there are no direct train services from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale. Travelling from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale leave?

The first train from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale leaves at 04:23. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale leave?

The last train from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale leaves at 23:38. 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.

What's the distance between London Paddington and Merthyr Vale by train?

Trains travelling from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale cover a distance of around 136 miles (219 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Merthyr Vale to London Paddington.

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