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Trains from Glasgow Stations to Merthyr Tydfil (MER)

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15

train journeys
per day

287

miles (462 kms)

7hrs 24 mins

fastest journey

04:28 / 00:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Glasgow Stations to Merthyr Tydfil (MER)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Glasgow Stations and Merthyr Tydfil , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Glasgow Stations to Merthyr Tydfil is approximately 287 miles (462 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 40 mins.

Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Stations and Merthyr Tydfil.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil. The fastest journey time on this route takes 7hrs 24 mins.

Journeys from Glasgow Stations to Merthyr Tydfil Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:28
    7 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    11:59
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:48
    7 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    13:29
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:29
    8 hrs 3 changes
    14:29
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:00
    6 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    14:59
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:38
    7 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    15:59
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:36
    7 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    17:00
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:38
    7 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    18:29
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:56
    7 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    18:59
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:40
    7 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    20:29
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:35
    7 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    20:59
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:34
    7 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    22:29
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:57
    7 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    23:30
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:30
    13 hrs 2 changes
    06:30
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    20:06
    12 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    08:59
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:48
    13 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    13:29
    Glasgow Central
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Glasgow Central to Merthyr Tydfil

About Glasgow Stations Station

Station name Glasgow Stations (81)
Address Cardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 21:30
Saturday 05:40 - 21:30
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Merthyr Tydfil Station

Station name Merthyr Tydfil (MER)
Address Merthyr Tydfil station, Tramroad Side, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr, CF47 0AG
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:30 - 13:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 13:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 13:00
Thursday 07:30 - 13:00
Friday 07:30 - 13:00
Saturday 07:30 - 13:00
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Glasgow Stations and Merthyr Tydfil

The travel time between Glasgow Stations and Merthyr Tydfil by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 7hrs 24 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Glasgow Stations and Merthyr Tydfil vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:15.

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Amenities on trains between Glasgow Stations and Merthyr Tydfil can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Glasgow Stations & Merthyr Tydfil. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Stations and Merthyr Tydfil.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Glasgow Stations and Merthyr Tydfil, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.