The average bus between Cardiff and Mid Wales takes 5h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Mid Wales. 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 4 hours between Cardiff and Mid Wales. 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 Mid Wales at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Mid Wales. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Mid Wales station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Cardiff to Mid Wales bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.
Cardiff to Mid Wales bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Camnant station.
The distance between Cardiff and Mid Wales is 108.4 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Camnant via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 54m.