Bus Cardiff to Dowlais from £12 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Dowlais takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 1h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Dowlais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 20m
Duration: 27 mi
Distance: £12
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4

1h 20m

£9–14

Cardiff to Dowlais bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Dowlais. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Dowlais at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:37 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:10 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:10 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:37 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:10 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:10 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:37 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:10 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:10 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

7:37 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:10 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:10 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

8:40 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:10 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 1:10 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Dowlais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Dowlais.

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Distance: 26.8 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dowlais, Wales?

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 59 min.

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Cardiff to Dowlais buses

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