The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Machen takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 1h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Machen. 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 Machen. 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 Machen at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7 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 Merthyr Tydfil to Machen? 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 Machen. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Machen station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Machen bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Machen bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Dranllwyn Lane station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Machen is 23.5 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Dranllwyn Lane via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7 and Caerphilly Interchange Stand 6 in around 1h 54m.