172 Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdare via Llwydcoed, Trecynon
Operated by Stagecoach South Wales. Registered as running via Gellideg Estate. First bus 07:02, last bus 18:29. 22 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 172? 14 other bus routes are numbered 172 elsewhere in the UK — see every 172 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:37 | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 15:24 | 16:24 | 17:30 | 18:29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Bus Station 13 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 18:29 |
| Merthyr Bus Station 7 | 07:37 | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 15:24 | 16:24 | 17:30 | · |
| Cyfarthfa Retail Park (in) | 07:42 | 09:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 15:29 | 16:29 | 17:35 | 18:35 |
| Merthyr Road (after Kimberley) | 07:54 | 09:37 | 10:37 | 11:37 | 12:37 | 13:37 | 14:37 | 15:42 | 16:42 | 17:47 | 18:45 |
| Tesco (o/s car park) | 08:06 | 09:48 | 10:48 | 11:48 | 12:48 | 13:48 | 14:48 | 15:54 | 16:56 | 17:59 | 18:55 |
| Aberdare Bus Station (in) | 08:11 | 09:53 | 10:53 | 11:53 | 12:53 | 13:53 | 14:53 | 15:59 | 17:01 | 18:03 | 19:00 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 172
Stagecoach South Wales listed day tickets on this route for adults, children and young people when it last published its fares.
Adult Network Rider · Child Network Rider · Youth Network Rider
A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach South Wales's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 6 June 2023 — over 3 years ago, so what is sold today may differ. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stagecoach South Wales.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach South Wales before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Aberdare: 4 journeys, first 08:20 towards Merthyr Tydfil: 6 journeys, first 07:43
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Aberdare: 11 journeys, first 08:20 towards Merthyr Tydfil: 11 journeys, first 07:43
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Aberdare: 11 journeys, first 08:20 towards Merthyr Tydfil: 11 journeys, first 07:43
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Aberdare: 4 journeys, first 08:20 towards Merthyr Tydfil: 6 journeys, first 07:43
Route map
All stops on route 172
172 towards Aberdare
All 36 stops
- Merthyr Bus Station 13 Merthyr Tydfil
- Merthyr Bus Station 7 Merthyr Tydfil
- Merthyr Tydfil College (nr) Merthyr Tydfil
- RAFA Club (o/s) Georgetown
- Kirkhouse Memorial Hall (o/s) Georgetown
- Christ Church 1 (opp) Georgetown
- Christ Church (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
- Merthyr Road (after Kimberley) Llwydcoed
- Corner House (o/s) Llwydcoed
- St James` Church (o/s) Llwydcoed
- Miners Row (after) Llwydcoed
- Bryn Moreia (adj) Llwydcoed
- Shop Houses (before) Llwydcoed
- Full Moon (nr) Trecynon
- Clive Street (after) Trecynon
- Cross Inn (before) Trecynon
- Comin Infants` School (o/s) Trecynon
- Park Gates (opp) Trecynon
- North Avenue (after) Gadlys
- Gadlys Terrace (nr former) Gadlys
- Depot Road (adj) Gadlys
- Tesco (o/s car park) Gadlys
- Palladium (o/s former) Aberdare
- Aberdare Bus Station (in) Aberdare
172 towards Merthyr Tydfil
All 33 stops
- 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
- Arthurs Place (o/s) Trecynon
- Shop Houses (before) Llwydcoed
- Bryn Moreia (before) Llwydcoed
- Miners Row (before) Llwydcoed
- St James` Church (opp) Llwydcoed
- Red Cow (o/s) Llwydcoed
- Merthyr Road (opp Kimberley) Llwydcoed
- Bryn Pica Recycle Centre (entrance) Llwydcoed
- Beacons Heights Merthyr Tydfil
- Twyncarmel Entrance (after) Castle Park
- Harp Inn (after former) Clwydfagwyr
- Bro y Ffrwd (before) Gellideg
- Heol Bryn Padell (after) Gellideg
- Swansea Road Shops (opp) Gellideg
- Tai Mawr Flats (opp) Gellideg
- Heol Parc Maen (before) 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 registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 March 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 27 July 2025 To amend Route.
- Service change effective 2 March 2025 To amend Route.
- Service change effective 26 January 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 4 August 2024 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PG0006630/265 · Changes in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council · All service changes →
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Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 172 bus?
The first 172 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:02 (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 Stagecoach South Wales via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Wales feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PG0006630/265. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.