The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Chester takes 8h 45m and the fastest bus takes 6h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester. 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 5:19 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester? 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 Chester. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Chester station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Chester bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Chester bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Chester is 163.7 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a bus from RAFA Club to Pepper Street via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 7 in around 7h 44m.