The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Stoke-on-Trent takes 11h 46m and the fastest bus takes 5h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 and take an average of 11h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent? 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 Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Queensway flyover station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Stoke-on-Trent is 161.4 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a bus from RAFA Club to Queensway flyover via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 and Bus Station in around 7h 36m.