🚌 Bus from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil
2 direct routes · about 33 min · first bus 07:43, last bus 17:50 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~33 min | 11 | 07:43 | 17:50 | Aberdare Bus Station 12 (at) |
| 89 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~35 min | 3 | 13:35 | 17:35 | Aberdare Bus Station 10 (at) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil?
2 routes run directly from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil: the 172 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 89 (Stagecoach South Wales).
How long does the bus take from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil?
Around 33 minutes on the 172, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 172) leaves around 07:43 and the last around 17:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil?
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.