Merthyr Tydfil to Machen Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Machen takes 2h 18m and the fastest bus takes 1h 38m. 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.

2h 18m
Duration: 26 mi
Distance: £13
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 120 bus

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Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8bus X4 / ...
Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7 to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7bus 120
Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 6 to Dranllwyn Lanebus 50A / ...

1h 55m

£10–16

Merthyr Tydfil to Machen bus times

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 9:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7 and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:33 PM → 4:13 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 4:47 PM
2h 2m • 2 changes
4:00 PM → 5:47 PM
1h 47m • 2 changes
4:31 PM → 7:31 PM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Merthyr Tydfil to Machen buses

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Trip Overview

Bus, line 120 bus

Merthyr Tydfil to Machen bus times

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:33 PM → 4:13 PM

2:45 PM → 4:47 PM

4:00 PM → 5:47 PM

4:31 PM → 7:31 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:37 AM

7:21 AM → 9:18 AM

7:25 AM → 9:41 AM

8:31 AM → 10:42 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:37 AM

7:21 AM → 9:18 AM

7:25 AM → 9:41 AM

8:31 AM → 10:42 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:37 AM

7:21 AM → 9:18 AM

7:25 AM → 9:41 AM

8:31 AM → 10:42 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:37 AM

7:21 AM → 9:18 AM

7:25 AM → 9:41 AM

8:31 AM → 10:42 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:37 AM

7:21 AM → 9:18 AM

7:25 AM → 9:41 AM

8:31 AM → 10:42 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Machen, Wales?

Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8

Bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7 to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7

Bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 6 to Dranllwyn Lane

Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 11 to Hanbury Square

Bus from Hanbury Square to Dranllwyn Lane

Bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 6 to Dranllwyn Lane

Bus trips from Merthyr Tydfil

Bus trips to Machen

Alternative transport options