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Ystrad Rhondda to Merthyr Tydfil buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ystrad Rhondda and Merthyr Tydfil takes 1h 50m and the fastest bus takes 1h 21m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ystrad Rhondda 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.

1h 50m
Duration
25 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 130 bus, line 78 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Gelligaled Inn to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 130
  2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Merthyr Tydfil Collegebus bus 78 / ...
2h 25m
£9–13

Ystrad Rhondda to Merthyr Tydfil bus times

Buses run hourly between Ystrad Rhondda and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ystrad Rhondda is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 7:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 22m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 14m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 50m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 22m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 14m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 50m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 7m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 43m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 8m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 22m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 14m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ystrad Rhondda 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.

Map of how to get from Ystrad Rhondda to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Gelligaled Inn to Merthyr Tydfil College via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 in around 2h 25m.

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