On weekdays the first train departs Cardiff Central at 05:30 arriving at Merthyr Vale at 06:21. The last train departs Cardiff Central at 00:03 arriving at Merthyr Vale at 00:51. These timings are based on the "railway day" which begins at 04:30.
Journey Time
The average journey time between Cardiff Central and Merthyr Vale is 50 minutes.
Calling Points
Trains operated by Transport for Wales (AW) call at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays, Llandaf, Radyr, Taffs Well, Trefforest Estate, Trefforest, Pontypridd, Abercynon and Quakers Yard.