The average bus between Ayr and Merthyr Tydfil takes 20h 43m and the fastest bus takes 17h 58m. There is at least one bus per day from Ayr 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 once daily between Ayr and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 2:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 20h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ayr 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 Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
The distance between Ayr and Merthyr Tydfil is 421.3 km. The road distance is 784 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 14h 34m.