The average bus between Tonyrefail and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 15m and the fastest bus takes 1h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours from Tonyrefail 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 hourly between Tonyrefail and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tonyrefail is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Porth Interchange Bay 5 and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Tonyrefail 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 Tonyrefail to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Tonyrefail station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Merthyr Tydfil College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Tonyrefail to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4.
Tonyrefail to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil College station.
The distance between Tonyrefail and Merthyr Tydfil is 18.7 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Merthyr Tydfil College hourly. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 58 min.