The average bus between Chester and Merthyr Tydfil takes 9h 8m and the fastest bus takes 6h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester 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 5 times a day between Chester and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Wrexham Bus Station 7 and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Wrexham Bus Station 1 and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 7 via Bus Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Chester to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wrexham Bus Station 1.
Chester to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 7.
The distance between Chester and Merthyr Tydfil is 163.7 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Merthyr Bus Station 7 via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 54m.