The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Manchester takes 9h 25m and the fastest bus takes 6h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester. 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 4 times a day between Merthyr Tydfil and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Greyfriars Road GJ and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station via Greyfriars Road GJ station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Manchester is 207.5 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff - North Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 58m.