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Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil, starting from TWD 233 and averaging TWD 233. The entire journey takes no more than 1 hour 4 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
16:56 1 hour 8 minutes, Changes required Cardiff Bay	18:04 Merthyr Tydfil	Find Tickets
17:26 1 hour 8 minutes, Changes required Cardiff Bay	18:34 Merthyr Tydfil	Find Tickets
17:56 1 hour 8 minutes, Changes required Cardiff Bay	19:04 Merthyr Tydfil	Find Tickets
18:26 1 hour 8 minutes, Changes required Cardiff Bay	19:34 Merthyr Tydfil	Find Tickets
18:56 1 hour 8 minutes, Changes required Cardiff Bay	20:04 Merthyr Tydfil	Find Tickets
19:26 1 hour 8 minutes, Changes required Cardiff Bay	20:34 Paris	Find Tickets

Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil Train Route Details

First train

06:56

Last train

22:26

Departure station

Cardiff Bay

Arrival station

Merthyr Tydfil

Journey time

1 hour 4 minutes

Distance

35 km

Price

TWD 233*

Train operators

Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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