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Trip Summary
There are 3 daily trains from Bridgend to Merthyr Vale. Traveling by train from Bridgend to Merthyr Vale usually takes around 2 hours, but the fastest Arriva Trains Wales train can make the trip in one hour and 32 minutes.
| Distance | 16 mi (26 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 32m |
| Lowest price | £6.03 |
| Most frequent service | Arriva Trains Wales |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bridgend to Merthyr Vale?
2 train services operate from Bridgend to Merthyr Vale. Arriva Trains Wales usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arriva Trains Wales | 2 | 1h 44m | £6.03 |
| Great Western Railway + Connections | 1 | 2h 32m | £6.03 |
Arriva Trains Wales is a friendly and reliable operator of passenger rail services in Wales with services that cross the border into England. Destinations for Arriva Trains Wales services in Wales include Newport, Wrexham, Birmingham, and Manchester. Onboard, passengers will find power outlets and restrooms, plus snacks and beverages available for purchase from a café car or roving trolley service.
Great Western Railway + Connections train tickets from Bridgend to Merthyr Vale start from £6, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Great Western Railway + Connections schedules to Merthyr Vale. Great Western Railway + Connections in Bridgend leaves from Bridgend Station . And in Merthyr Vale trains arrive at Merthyr Street .
From Bridgend to Merthyr Vale train travel on Great Western Railway + Connections takes 2 hours and 32 minutes. If you are looking to get to Merthyr Vale faster, Great Western Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 32 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bridgend to Merthyr Vale. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Bridgend at 19:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bridgend?
Main departure station: Bridgend Station
There is one train station in Bridgend.
All train stations in Bridgend:
Bridgend Station
Where is the train station in Merthyr Vale?
Main arrival station: Merthyr Vale Station
Merthyr Vale has one train station.
Train stations in Merthyr Vale:
Merthyr Vale Station
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