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Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay (Water) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff Bay (Water) takes 1h 42m and the fastest bus takes 1h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay (Water). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 42m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 9 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
  2. Take the bus from Kingsway GR to Prospect Placebus bus 9
1h 40m
£9–12

Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff Bay (Water). 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 Cardiff Bay (Water) at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Greyfriars Road GJ and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 39m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 54m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 43m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 39m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 54m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 43m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 39m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 54m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 43m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 39m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 54m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 43m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 41m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 43m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 39m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus1h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay (Water)? 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.

Map of how to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay (Water).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?

You can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Prospect Place via Greyfriars Road GJ and Kingsway GR in around 1h 40m.

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