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Trip Overview

The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhondda. 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 2m
Duration
14 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 172 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Kirkhouse Memorial Hall to Aberdare Bus Stationbus bus 89 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to Penuelbus bus 172
1h 24m
£6–10

Merthyr Tydfil to Rhondda bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Rhondda at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales10h 47m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 44m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 44m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 44m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 44m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 2m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhondda? 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: 14.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Kirkhouse Memorial Hall to Penuel via Aberdare Bus Station 12 in around 1h 24m.

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