The average bus between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Merthyr Tydfil takes 9h 56m and the fastest bus takes 6h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 5 times a day between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Kingsway K14 and take an average of 9h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Kingsway K14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 station.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Merthyr Tydfil is 232.3 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Trevithick Memorial via Kingsway K14, Market Square 20, and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 in around 6h 32m.