Bus from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil
1 direct route · about 53 min · first bus 07:43, last bus 18:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to Merthyr Tydfil as of 09:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cardiff, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X4 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~53 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:43 | 18:31 | North Road Clinic (o/s) | Merthyr Tydfil College (nr) | Nantgarw, Treforest Industrial Estate, Upper Boat, Pontypridd & Pentrebach |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cardiff 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 X4 bus timetable.
Fares from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil
- £7.70 adult single on the X4 (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 Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil?
The X4 (Stagecoach South Wales) runs directly from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil. Board at North Road Clinic (o/s) and get off at Merthyr Tydfil College (nr); the journey takes about 53 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil?
Around 53 minutes on the X4, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Nantgarw, Treforest Industrial Estate, Upper Boat, Pontypridd and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:43 and the last around 18:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil?
An adult single from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil is £7.70 on the X4 (Stagecoach South Wales), from North Road Clinic (o/s) 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.