Bus Dowlais to Cardiff from £12 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Dowlais and Cardiff takes 3h 14m and the fastest bus takes 1h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dowlais to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 14m
Duration: 27 mi
Distance: £12
Average price: Every 4 hours
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best

Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJbus X4

1h 50m

£9–13

Dowlais to Cardiff bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Dowlais and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dowlais is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:42 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 11:32 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:42 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 9:36 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:42 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 9:36 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:42 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 9:36 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:42 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 9:36 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dowlais to Cardiff? 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 Dowlais to Cardiff.

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Distance: 26.9 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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