Trains from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central

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Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central train times

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Date

Depart time

Departs

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Arrive time

Arrives

Platform

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17-05-2025

08:38

Plat. 1

Cancelled

. 1

09:42

1hr 4m

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17-05-2025

09:08

Plat. 1

Cancelled

. 1

10:12

1hr 4m

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17-05-2025

09:38

Plat. 1

Cancelled

. 1

10:42

1hr 4m

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17-05-2025

10:08

Plat. 1

Cancelled

. 1

11:12

1hr 4m

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17-05-2025

10:38

11:42

1hr 4m

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Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central journey summary

Average Journey Time

1hr 2 minutes
Distance

21 miles - 33km
Weekday First Train

05:09
Weekday Last Train
Weekend First Train

08:39
Weekend Last Train

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Status

Depart time

Destination

Platform

Operator

Status

08:38 On time

Cancelled - Cardiff Central

Platform 1

Transport for Wales

09:08 On time

Cancelled - Cardiff Central

Platform 1

Transport for Wales

09:38 On time

Cancelled - Cardiff Central

Platform 1

Transport for Wales

10:08 On time

Cancelled - Cardiff Central

Platform 1

Transport for Wales

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Cardiff Central

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Status

Depart time

Destination

Platform

Operator

Status

08:10 On time

Cancelled - Gloucester

Platform 2B

Transport for Wales

08:11 On time

Cancelled - Caerphilly

Platform 6

Transport for Wales

08:13 On time

Cancelled - Aberdare

Platform 7A

Transport for Wales

08:13 08:23

Cancelled - Maesteg

Platform 4A

Transport for Wales

08:18 On time

Cancelled - Coryton

Platform 6

Transport for Wales

08:20 Cancelled

Cancelled - Penarth

Transport for Wales

08:22 On time

Cancelled - Caerphilly

Platform 6

Transport for Wales

08:23 On time

Cancelled - London Paddington

Platform 2

Great Western Railway

08:26 On time

Cancelled - Merthyr Tydfil

Platform 6

Transport for Wales

08:27 On time

Cancelled - Portsmouth Harbour

Platform 1

Great Western Railway