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Pontypool to Merthyr Tydfil buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Pontypool and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. There is a bus service every few hours from Pontypool to Merthyr Tydfil. 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 36m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
3h 4m
£11–17

Pontypool to Merthyr Tydfil bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Pontypool and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypool is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 9m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 42m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 46m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 36m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 36m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 36m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 36m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 42m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 46m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 36m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 42m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 46m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 36m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Pontypool to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial every 2 hours. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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