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Trip Overview

The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypool takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypool. 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 49m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 23 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
  2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Town Hall 5bus bus 23
2h 52m
£11–16

Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypool bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypool. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Pontypool at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 2m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 48m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 46m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 51m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 50m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 2m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 51m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 50m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 2m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 51m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 50m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 2m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 51m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 50m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypool? 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.

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  • Distance: 36 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Trevithick Memorial to Town Hall 5 via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 in around 2h 52m.

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