The cheapest and fastest trains from Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Merthyr Tydfil for Abercynon every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 12 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:09 Merthyr Tydfil | 0h20 | 08:29 Abercynon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:07 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Merthyr Tydfil and Abercynon from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon train

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Important Stations and Airports in Merthyr Tydfil and Abercynon
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform from the car park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near the station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop outside the station
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Both platforms accessed by short sections of ramp with handrails.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the station car park
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