Bus from Aberfan to Merthyr Tydfil
1 direct route · about 23 min · first bus 06:48, last bus 19:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Merthyr Tydfil as of 06:59
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Aberfan, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~23 min | 24 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 06:48 | 19:24 | Capel Smyrna (before) | Merthyr Tydfil College (nr) | Troedyrhiw & Pentrebach |
Times are for the first boarding point in Aberfan 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 81 bus timetable.
Fares from Aberfan to Merthyr Tydfil
- £3.50 adult single on the 81 (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 Aberfan to Merthyr Tydfil?
The 81 (Stagecoach South Wales) runs directly from Aberfan to Merthyr Tydfil. Board at Capel Smyrna (before) and get off at Merthyr Tydfil College (nr); the journey takes about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Aberfan to Merthyr Tydfil?
Around 23 minutes on the 81, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Troedyrhiw, Pentrebach on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Aberfan to Merthyr Tydfil?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:48 and the last around 19:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Aberfan to Merthyr Tydfil?
An adult single from Aberfan to Merthyr Tydfil is £3.50 on the 81 (Stagecoach South Wales), from Capel Smyrna (before) to Merthyr Tydfil College (nr). 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.