The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Tonyrefail takes 2h 1m and the fastest bus takes 1h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Tonyrefail. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Tonyrefail. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Tonyrefail at 9:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Tonyrefail? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Tonyrefail. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Tonyrefail station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Tonyrefail bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 9.
Merthyr Tydfil to Tonyrefail bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Waunrhydd Road station.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Tonyrefail is 18.7 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 9 to Waunrhydd Road via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9, Morrisons, and Porth Interchange Bay 1 in around 2h 30m.