Merthyr Tydfil live departures
Next trains leaving Merthyr Tydfil (MER), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Merthyr Tydfil live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeMER
- CountryWales
- Coordinates51.7455, -3.3775
- Nearest stationPentre-Bach (2.5 km)
- Passengers 2024-25412,970
- GB rank968th busiest
- Managed byTfW Rail
About this board
Merthyr Tydfil is a National Rail station in Wales, listed under the code MER. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Merthyr Tydfil handled 412,970 passenger entries and exits, ranking 968th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Cardiff Central (129,504 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Merthyr Tydfil usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil station FAQs
What is the station code for Merthyr Tydfil?
The three-letter CRS code for Merthyr Tydfil is MER. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Merthyr Tydfil departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Merthyr Tydfil itself.
How busy is Merthyr Tydfil station?
Merthyr Tydfil recorded 412,970 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 968th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Cardiff Central.
Which stations are closest to Merthyr Tydfil?
The nearest station is Pentre-Bach, about 2.5 km away in a straight line. Troed-Y-Rhiw (4.3 km) and Cwmbach (5.5 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.