The average bus between Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil. 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 4 hours between Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 8:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Bulwark and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil? 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 Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Bulwark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Sainsbury's Quay Parade station.
Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at RAFA Club station.
The distance between Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil is 41.5 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to RAFA Club via Bulwark and Free Street in around 2h 41m.