The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff takes 1h 2m and the fastest bus takes 58 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 6:19 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 Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff is 32.8 km. The road distance is 40 km.
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ every 3 hours. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 1m.