81 Merthyr Bus St Arr ↔ Aberfan Bryngoleu Terminus
Operated by Stagecoach South Wales. First bus 06:20, last bus 19:21. 48 journeys on weekdays.
💷 The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Stagecoach South Wales sets the fares on the 81. 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 Aberfan Bryngoleu Terminus · Monday to Friday towards Aberfan Bryngoleu Terminus · Saturday towards Merthyr Bus St Arr · Monday to Friday towards Merthyr Bus St Arr · Saturday
| Merthyr Bus Station 12 | 06:20 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 18:56 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Bus Station 10 | · | 07:17 | 07:46 | 08:17 | 08:48 | 09:21 | 09:51 | 10:21 | 10:51 | 11:21 | 11:51 | 12:21 | 12:51 | 13:21 | 13:51 | 14:21 | 14:51 | 15:21 | 15:54 | 16:23 | 16:58 | 17:25 | 18:00 | · |
| Hoovers Main Gate (after) | 06:28 | 07:25 | 07:54 | 08:26 | 08:57 | 09:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:30 | 15:00 | 15:31 | 16:04 | 16:32 | 17:07 | 17:34 | 18:08 | 19:04 |
| Infants School (opp) | 06:34 | 07:32 | 08:01 | 08:33 | 09:04 | 09:37 | 10:07 | 10:37 | 11:07 | 11:37 | 12:07 | 12:37 | 13:07 | 13:37 | 14:07 | 14:37 | 15:07 | 15:38 | 16:11 | 16:39 | 17:14 | 17:41 | 18:14 | 19:10 |
| Bryngoleu Terminus (at) | 06:44 | 07:42 | 08:11 | 08:45 | 09:16 | 09:48 | 10:18 | 10:48 | 11:18 | 11:48 | 12:18 | 12:48 | 13:18 | 13:48 | 14:18 | 14:49 | 15:21 | 15:50 | 16:23 | 16:51 | 17:26 | 17:53 | 18:25 | 19:20 |
Route map
All stops on route 81
81 towards Aberfan Bryngoleu Terminus
- Merthyr Bus Station 12 Merthyr Tydfil
- Merthyr Bus Station 10 Merthyr Tydfil
- Rhydycar Leisure Centre (o/s) Rhydycar
- Castle Bingo (nr Aldi) Merthyr Tydfil
- Warlow Street (after) Merthyr Tydfil
- Mardy (nr) Merthyr Tydfil
- Gladstone Terrace (o/s 16) Merthyr Tydfil
- Evans Halshaw (o/s) Merthyr Tydfil
- Hoovers Top Gate (after) Pentrebach
- Hoovers Main Gate (after) Pentrebach
- The Pentrebach House (before) Pentrebach
- Poplar Terrace (before) Pentrebach
- George Terrace (at) Pentrebach
- Rhydfach (before) Pentrebach
- Merthyr Tydfil Ind Park (opp) Pentrebach
- Spares World (opp) Pentrebach
- Harp Garage (before) Troedyrhiw
- Rhodfa Terrace (o/s 18) Troedyrhiw
- Infants School (opp) Troedyrhiw
- Station (after) Troedyrhiw
- Glantaff Road (o/s 1) Troedyrhiw
- Dan y Bryn Villas (o/s 9) Troedyrhiw
- Bronheulog Terrace (opp) Troedyrhiw
- Ynysygored Cottages (o/s) Aberfan
- Pantglas (after) Aberfan
- Rugby Club (o/s) Aberfan
- Social Club (before) Aberfan
- Aberfan Community Centre (opp) Aberfan
- Wingfield Street (after) Aberfan
- Capel Smyrna (after) Aberfan
- Park View (nr) Aberfan
- Walters Terrace (o/s 51) Aberfan
- Ty Bryngoleu (opp) Aberfan
- Bryngoleu Terminus (at) Aberfan
81 towards Merthyr Bus St Arr
- Bryngoleu Terminus (at) Aberfan
- Canonie Crescent (in) Aberfan
- Walters Terrace (before) Aberfan
- Perthygleision Square (at) Aberfan
- Park View (nr) Aberfan
- Wingfield Street (after) Aberfan
- Capel Smyrna (before) Aberfan
- Social Club (after) Aberfan
- Aberfan Community Centre (o/s) Aberfan
- Pantglas (after) Aberfan
- The Grove (after) Aberfan
- Ynysygored Cottages (opp) Aberfan
- Dan-y-Bryn Villas (opp) Troedyrhiw
- Bronheulog Terrace (o/s 7) Troedyrhiw
- Station (before) Troedyrhiw
- Glantaff Road (opp 1) Troedyrhiw
- Infants School (o/s) Troedyrhiw
- Harp Garage (after) Troedyrhiw
- Tydfil Terrace (o/s 23) Troedyrhiw
- Merthyr Tydfil Ind Park (o/s) Pentrebach
- Rhydfach (after) Pentrebach
- Spares World (nr) Pentrebach
- George Terrace (at) Pentrebach
- Poplar Terrace (before) Pentrebach
- Hoovers Sports (o/s) Pentrebach
- The Pentrebach House (after) Pentrebach
- Hoovers Main Gate (after) Pentrebach
- Hoovers Top Gate (before) Pentrebach
- Mardy Terrace (o/s 6) Merthyr Tydfil
- Evans Halshaw (opp) Merthyr Tydfil
- Warlow Street (before) Merthyr Tydfil
- Mardy (nr) Merthyr Tydfil
- Castle Bingo (nr) Merthyr Tydfil
- Rhydycar Leisure Centre (o/s) Rhydycar
- Merthyr Tydfil College (nr) Merthyr Tydfil
- Merthyr Bus Station 1 Merthyr Tydfil
Service history & registered changes
- ✏️ Changed effective 30 Aug 2026 Kingsbridge Bus Station → South Devon College
- 🆕 Registered effective 23 May 2026 Operating between Lymington Gosport Street and Bournemouth Square, Gervis Place given service number 81 / 762 / 82 / 775 effective from 23 May 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 5 Apr 2026 Operating between Kingsbridge Bus Station and South Devon College given service number 81 effective from 05 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 1 Sept 2025 Operating between CHARMINSTER (FIVE WAYS) and AVONBOURNE ACADEMY given service number 81 effective from 01 September 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 81 bus?
The first 81 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 81 bus?
The last 81 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:21. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 81 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Stagecoach South Wales sets the fares on the 81. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 81 bus?
The 81 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.