The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Leicester takes 10h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester. 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 3 times a day between Merthyr Tydfil and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff North Road and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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19h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Leicester station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Leicester is 182.3 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to St Margaret's Bus Station via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 43m.