Bus from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil
2 direct routes · 31–46 min · first bus 06:28, last bus 19:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Merthyr Tydfil as of 08:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Aberdare, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~46 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 7 | 06:28 | 19:56 | Aberdare Library (before) | Merthyr Bus Station 1 | Pen-y-waun & Hirwaun |
| 172 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~31 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:03 | 17:57 | Aberdare Library (before) | Merthyr Bus Station 1 | Llwydcoed |
Times are for the first boarding point in Aberdare on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 9 bus or 172 bus timetable.
Fares from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil
- £7.40 adult single on the 9 (Stagecoach South Wales)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil?
2 routes run directly from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil: the 9 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 172 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 9, 24 times each weekday — board at Aberdare Library (before) and get off at Merthyr Bus Station 1, about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil?
Between 31 minutes on the 172 and 46 on the 9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Pen-y-waun, Hirwaun on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:28 and the last around 19:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil?
An adult single from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil is £7.40 on the 9 (Stagecoach South Wales), from Aberdare Library (before) to Merthyr Bus Station 1. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.