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Skewen to Merthyr Tydfil buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Skewen and Merthyr Tydfil takes 4h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skewen 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.

4h 37m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 8 bus, line 9 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from BP Coed Darcy to Pontwalby Bridgebus bus X7
  2. Take the bus from Pontwalby Bridge to Aberdare Bus Stationbus bus 8
  3. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to RAFA Clubbus bus 172 / ...
4h 2m
£12–18

Skewen to Merthyr Tydfil bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Skewen and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skewen is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Pontwalby Bridge and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 13m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 13m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 13m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 10m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 11m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 12m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 10m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 11m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 12m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 10m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 11m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 12m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 10m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 11m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 12m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Skewen to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from BP Coed Darcy to RAFA Club via Pontwalby Bridge and Aberdare Bus Station 12 in around 4h 2m.

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