The average bus between Swansea and Merthyr Mawr takes 1h 54m and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr. 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 Swansea and Merthyr Mawr. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:21 PM which arrives into Merthyr Mawr at 7:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Merthyr Mawr station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Swansea to Merthyr Mawr bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand E.
Swansea to Merthyr Mawr bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1.
The distance between Swansea and Merthyr Mawr is 27.6 km. The road distance is 45 km.
First South & West Wales operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 23m.