The average bus between Leicester and Merthyr Tydfil takes 11h 8m and the fastest bus takes 8h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Leicester to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
Book your Leicester to Merthyr Tydfil bus tickets online with National Express, FlixBus and Stagecoach South Wales.
The distance between Leicester and Merthyr Tydfil is 182.3 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Merthyr Tydfil College via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 8h 42m.