The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Neath takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath. 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 2 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Neath. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Neath at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Bulwark and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Neath station via Bulwark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Neath bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Neath bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Neath station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Neath is 30.9 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a bus from RAFA Club to Neath station via Bulwark and Free Street in around 2h 21m.