172 Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 ↔ Aberdare Bus Station Arrive
Operated by Stagecoach South Wales. First bus 07:43, last bus 18:29. 22 journeys on weekdays.
💷 The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Stagecoach South Wales sets the fares on the 172. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices. Who travels free →
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Aberdare Bus Station Arrive · Monday to Friday towards Aberdare Bus Station Arrive · Saturday towards Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 · Monday to Friday towards Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 · Saturday
| Merthyr Bus Station 13 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 18:29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Bus Station 7 | 08:20 | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 15:20 | 16:20 | 17:20 | · |
| Cyfarthfa Retail Park (in) | 08:24 | 09:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 15:25 | 16:25 | 17:25 | 18:35 |
| Merthyr Road (after Kimberley) | 08:36 | 09:37 | 10:37 | 11:37 | 12:37 | 13:37 | 14:37 | 15:37 | 16:37 | 17:37 | 18:45 |
| Tesco (o/s car park) | 08:47 | 09:48 | 10:48 | 11:48 | 12:48 | 13:48 | 14:48 | 15:48 | 16:48 | 17:48 | 18:55 |
| Aberdare Bus Station (in) | 08:52 | 09:53 | 10:53 | 11:53 | 12:53 | 13:53 | 14:53 | 15:53 | 16:53 | 17:53 | 19:00 |
Route map
All stops on route 172
172 towards Aberdare Bus Station Arrive
- Merthyr Bus Station 13 Merthyr Tydfil
- Merthyr Bus Station 7 Merthyr Tydfil
- RAFA Club (o/s) Georgetown
- Merthyr Tydfil College (nr) Merthyr Tydfil
- Kirkhouse Memorial Hall (o/s) Georgetown
- Christ Church (opp) Georgetown
- Christ Church 1 (opp) Georgetown
- Cyfarthfa Retail Park (in) Georgetown
- Independent Chapel (opp) Gellideg
- Maen Dy (nr) Gellideg
- Tai Mawr Flats (before) Gellideg
- Swansea Road Shops (o/s) Gellideg
- Heol Bryn Hebog (after) Gellideg
- Heol Nantgau (before) Gellideg
- Harp Inn (after former) Clwydfagwyr
- Waunbant Court (after) Clwydfagwyr
- Twyncarmel Entrance (before) Castle Park
- Beacon Heights (Opp) Merthyr Tydfil
- Bryn Pica Recycle Centre (entrance) Llwydcoed
- Corner House (o/s) Llwydcoed
- Merthyr Road (after Kimberley) Llwydcoed
- St James` Church (o/s) Llwydcoed
- Miners Row (after) Llwydcoed
- Bryn Moreia (adj) Llwydcoed
- Shop Houses (before) Llwydcoed
- Full Moon (nr) Trecynon
- Cross Inn (before) Trecynon
- Clive Street (after) Trecynon
- Comin Infants` School (o/s) Trecynon
- Park Gates (opp) Trecynon
- Gadlys Terrace (nr former) Gadlys
- North Avenue (after) Gadlys
- Depot Road (adj) Gadlys
- Tesco (o/s car park) Gadlys
- Palladium (o/s former) Aberdare
- Aberdare Bus Station (in) Aberdare
172 towards Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1
- Aberdare Bus Station 12 Aberdare
- Aberdare Library (before) Aberdare
- Depot Road (adj) Gadlys
- Tesco (o/s car park) Gadlys
- Gadlys Terrace (nr former) Gadlys
- North Avenue (between 38 and 39) Gadlys
- Park Gates (o/s) Trecynon
- Comin Infants` School (opp) Trecynon
- Bryn Seion (opp) Trecynon
- Clive Street (before) Trecynon
- Full Moon (nr) Trecynon
- Shop Houses (before) Llwydcoed
- Arthurs Place (o/s) Trecynon
- Bryn Moreia (before) Llwydcoed
- St James` Church (opp) Llwydcoed
- Miners Row (before) Llwydcoed
- Red Cow (o/s) Llwydcoed
- Merthyr Road (opp Kimberley) Llwydcoed
- Bryn Pica Recycle Centre (entrance) Llwydcoed
- Twyncarmel Entrance (after) Castle Park
- Beacons Heights Merthyr Tydfil
- Swansea Road Shops (opp) Gellideg
- Heol Bryn Padell (after) Gellideg
- Bro y Ffrwd (before) Gellideg
- Harp Inn (after former) Clwydfagwyr
- Heol Parc Maen (before) Gellideg
- Tai Mawr Flats (opp) Gellideg
- Independent Chapel (after) Gellideg
- Cyfarthfa Retail Park (in) Georgetown
- Christ Church (o/s) Georgetown
- Kirkhouse Memorial Hall (after) Georgetown
- RAFA Club (opp) Georgetown
- Merthyr Bus Station 1 Merthyr Tydfil
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 30 Aug 2026 Operating between Torpoint and Callywith College, Bodmin given service number 172 effective from 30 August 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 4 Jan 2026 Operating between Torpoint and Callywith College Bodmin given service number 172 effective from 04 January 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025 From: Torpoint To: Callywith College Bodmin Via: Name or No.: 172 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 31 August 2025 Other details: A New service from Torpoint to Callywith College , Bodmin operating one trip in each direction
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 172 bus?
The first 172 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:43 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 172 bus?
The last 172 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:29. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 172 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Stagecoach South Wales sets the fares on the 172. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 172 bus?
The 172 is operated by Stagecoach South Wales.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.