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It takes an average of 4h 44m to travel from Merthyr Vale to London Paddington by train, over a distance of around 136 miles (219 km). There are normally 20 trains per day travelling from Merthyr Vale to London Paddington and tickets for this journey start from £60.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:47 | |
| Departure station | Merthyr Vale | |
| Arrival station | London Paddington | |
| Journey time | From 2h 51m | |
| Distance | 136 miles (219 km) | |
| Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £60.20 | |
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Taking the train from Merthyr Vale to London Paddington in 2 hours 51 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Merthyr Vale to London Paddington? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 44 minutes to travel the 136 miles (219 km) from Merthyr Vale to London Paddington by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 51 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 20 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Merthyr Vale to London Paddington in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £60.20. 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 London Paddington by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.