The average bus between Pontypool and Merthyr Tydfil takes 1h 42m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Pontypool and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypool is at 4:46 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 40m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Pontypool to Merthyr Tydfil? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Park Road station and arriving at Trevithick Memorial station via Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 5 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Pontypool to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Park Road station.
Pontypool to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Trevithick Memorial station.
The distance between Pontypool and Merthyr Tydfil is 23.5 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a bus from Park Road to Trevithick Memorial via Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 4 in around 1h 39m.