The average bus between Barry and Merthyr Tydfil takes 3h 27m and the fastest bus takes 2h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barry to Merthyr Tydfil. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Barry and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Customhouse Street JW and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Customhouse Street JW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Barry to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from The Priory station.
Barry to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.
Book your Barry to Merthyr Tydfil bus tickets online with First South & West Wales and Stagecoach South Wales.
The distance between Barry and Merthyr Tydfil is 39.3 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from The Priory to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Customhouse Street JW and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 2h 50m.