The average bus between Essex and Merthyr Tydfil takes 14h 59m and the fastest bus takes 9h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex 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 twice daily between Essex and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 14h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.
Essex to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
The distance between Essex and Merthyr Tydfil is 272.6 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 9h 22m.