The cheapest and fastest trains from Trefforest to Merthyr Tydfil
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£2
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trefforest to Merthyr Tydfil is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trefforest to Merthyr Tydfil will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 1 trains that leave Trefforest for Merthyr Tydfil every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 36 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 Trefforest to Merthyr Tydfil
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trefforest to Merthyr Tydfil among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 18 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Trefforest to Merthyr Tydfil train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:29 Trefforest | 0h36 | 13:05 Merthyr Tydfil | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 06:29 Trefforest | 0h36 | 07:05 Merthyr Tydfil | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Trefforest to Merthyr Tydfil
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 22:37 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Trefforest to Merthyr Tydfil trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Trefforest and Merthyr Tydfil from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trefforest to Merthyr Tydfil train

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Important Stations and Airports in Trefforest and Merthyr Tydfil
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:20 - 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: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) however the ramp from Park Street has a steep gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from the car park. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with steps.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: end of car park past roundabout 100yds
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the Cardiff bound platform via Park Street entrance and accessed via ramp steeper than 1:12.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance opposite to the Pink Shop
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Access to the platforms is via stairs with 29 steps.
- 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: Wait at the bus stops on the Main Avenue adjacent to The Pottery pub
- 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
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