The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Castell Coch takes 1h 53m and the fastest bus takes 1h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Castell Coch. 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 2 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Castell Coch. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Castell Coch at 9:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7 and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Castell Coch? 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 Castell Coch. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Castell Coch station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Castell Coch bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Castell Coch bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at College station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Castell Coch is 25.1 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Castell Coch via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7, College, and Ynys Bridge East in around 1h 36m.