Bus from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil
2 direct routes · 24–54 min · first bus 06:34, last bus 19:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Merthyr Tydfil as of 09:51
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pontypridd, 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 | ~54 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:34 | 18:49 | Royal Oak Inn (o/s) | Merthyr Tydfil College (nr) | Cilfynydd, Abercynon, Quakers Yard, Nelson, Pentwyn Berthllwyd, Quakers Yard & 6 more |
| X4 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~24 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 08:13 | 19:00 | Ynysangharad Park Gates (o/s) | Merthyr Tydfil College (nr) | Pentrebach |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil
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 Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil?
2 routes run directly from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil: the 78 (Stagecoach South Wales), the X4 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 78, 13 times each weekday — board at Royal Oak Inn (o/s) and get off at Merthyr Tydfil College (nr), about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil?
Between 24 minutes on the X4 and 54 on the 78, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Cilfynydd, Abercynon, Quakers Yard, Nelson and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:34 and the last around 19:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil?
Adult singles from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil: £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.