The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Barry Island takes 3h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island. 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 every 3 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Greyfriars Road GJ and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island? 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 Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Barry Island station via Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Plymouth Road station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Barry Island is 40.3 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Plymouth Road via Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway GR, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 2h 31m.