Bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdare
2 direct routes · 31–53 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 20:46 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 10:12, last bus 17:07.
Next buses to Aberdare as of 18:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Merthyr Tydfil, 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 | ~53 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 7 | 07:20 | 20:46 | Merthyr Tydfil College (nr) | Aberdare Bus Station (in) | Hirwaun & Pen-y-waun |
| 172 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~31 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:39 | 18:31 | Merthyr Tydfil College (nr) | Aberdare Bus Station (in) | Llwydcoed |
Times are for the first boarding point in Merthyr Tydfil 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdare?
2 routes run directly from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdare: the 9 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 172 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 9, 24 times each weekday — board at Merthyr Tydfil College (nr) and get off at Aberdare Bus Station (in), about 53 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdare?
Between 31 minutes on the 172 and 53 on the 9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hirwaun, Pen-y-waun on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdare?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 20:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdare?
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.