The average bus between Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil takes 1h 2m and the fastest bus takes 57 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 7:26 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.
Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.
The distance between Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil is 32.8 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 59 min.