The average bus between Ystrad Rhondda and Merthyr Tydfil takes 2h 10m and the fastest bus takes 1h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Ystrad Rhondda and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ystrad Rhondda is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Star Hotel and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ystrad Rhondda to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Rhondda station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Aberdare Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Ystrad Rhondda to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Star Hotel station.
Ystrad Rhondda to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at RAFA Club station.
The distance between Ystrad Rhondda and Merthyr Tydfil is 13.1 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a vehicle from Ystrad Rhondda to RAFA Club via Star Hotel and Aberdare Bus Station 12 in around 1h 43m.