🚌 Bus from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil
2 direct routes · about 59 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 18:45 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~59 min | 13 | 06:30 | 18:45 | Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 (at) |
| X4 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~24 min | 11 | 08:13 | 19:01 | Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 (at) |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil?
Around 59 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 78) leaves around 06:30 and the last around 18:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil?
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.