The average bus between Birmingham and Merthyr Tydfil (Station) takes 7h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil (Station). 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 3 times a day between Birmingham and Merthyr Tydfil (Station). The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil (Station) at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil (Station)? 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 Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil (Station). However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil (Station) station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.
The distance between Birmingham and Merthyr Tydfil (Station) is 130 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Merthyr Tydfil (Station) via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 in around 5h 44m.