- Distance: 12.2 mi
- Duration: 25 min
The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd takes 25 min and the fastest bus takes 23 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd. 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 3 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 5:42 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Pontypridd station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Catherine Street E2 station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd is 16.4 km. The road distance is 20 km.
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Catherine Street E2 hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 25 min.