The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Pontyclun takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 1h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontyclun. 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Pontyclun. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Pontyclun at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontyclun. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Pontyclun station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Pontyclun bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Pontyclun bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Cwrt Bethel station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Pontyclun is 24.8 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Cwrt Bethel via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 in around 1h 39m.