Bus from Rhymney to Merthyr Tydfil
2 direct routes · 28–35 min · first bus 06:47, last bus 22:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Merthyr Tydfil as of 09:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rhymney, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~28 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 6 | 06:47 | 22:07 | Wellington Way (opp 2) | Merthyr Bus Station 1 | Llechryd |
| 53 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~35 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:24 | 18:17 | Wellington Way (opp 2) | Merthyr Bus Station 1 | Llechryd |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rhymney 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 51 bus or 53 bus timetable.
Fares from Rhymney to Merthyr Tydfil
- £4.60 adult single, £8.30 return on the 53 (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 Rhymney to Merthyr Tydfil?
2 routes run directly from Rhymney to Merthyr Tydfil: the 51 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 53 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 51, 15 times each weekday — board at Wellington Way (opp 2) and get off at Merthyr Bus Station 1, about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rhymney to Merthyr Tydfil?
Between 28 minutes on the 51 and 35 on the 53, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Llechryd on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rhymney to Merthyr Tydfil?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:47 and the last around 22:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rhymney to Merthyr Tydfil?
An adult single from Rhymney to Merthyr Tydfil is £4.60 on the 53 (Stagecoach South Wales), from Wellington Way (opp 2) to Merthyr Bus Station 1; an adult return is £8.30. 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.