The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Barry takes 2h 22m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry. 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Barry. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Barry at 8:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Greyfriars Road GJ and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry? 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 Merthyr Tydfil to Barry. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Barry station via Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Barry bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Barry bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Romilly Schools station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Barry is 39.3 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Romilly Schools via Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway Hilton GP, Castle Street, and Cardiff Bridge KR in around 2h 9m.