Bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd
2 direct routes · 23–57 min · first bus 05:32, last bus 17:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontypridd as of 18:24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~57 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:32 | 17:41 | Castle Bingo (nr Aldi) | Ynysangharad Park Gates (o/s) | Pentrebach, Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Vale, Mount Pleasant, Edwardsville, Treharris & 6 more |
| X4 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~23 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:32 | 17:16 | Castle Bingo (nr Aldi) | Ynysangharad Park Gates (o/s) | Pentrebach |
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 78 bus or X4 bus timetable.
Fares from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd
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 Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd?
2 routes run directly from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd: the 78 (Stagecoach South Wales), the X4 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 78, 13 times each weekday — board at Castle Bingo (nr Aldi) and get off at Ynysangharad Park Gates (o/s), about 57 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd?
Between 23 minutes on the X4 and 57 on the 78, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Pentrebach, Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Vale, Mount Pleasant and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:32 and the last around 17:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd?
Adult singles from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd: £6.30 on the 78 and X4 (Stagecoach South Wales). 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.