Merthyr Vale live departures
Next trains leaving Merthyr Vale (MEV), 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 Vale live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeMEV
- CountryWales
- Coordinates51.6866, -3.3366
- Nearest stationPenrhiwceiber (2.5 km)
- Passengers 2024-2559,920
- GB rank1,983rd busiest
- Managed byTfW Rail
About this board
Merthyr Vale is a National Rail station in Wales, listed under the code MEV. 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 Vale handled 59,920 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,983rd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Merthyr Tydfil (26,928 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Merthyr Vale usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Merthyr Vale station FAQs
What is the station code for Merthyr Vale?
The three-letter CRS code for Merthyr Vale is MEV. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Merthyr Vale 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 Vale itself.
How busy is Merthyr Vale station?
Merthyr Vale recorded 59,920 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,983rd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Merthyr Tydfil.
Which stations are closest to Merthyr Vale?
The nearest station is Penrhiwceiber, about 2.5 km away in a straight line. Mountain Ash (2.9 km) and Troed-Y-Rhiw (3 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.