How to get from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale by bus and train?

Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale - Bus Timetable

The X4 bus from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale runs from 08:13 to 19:00, with departures every 55 min-1 hr 25 min. The journey takes about 36 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale by bus and train

To get from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale in Wales, take the X4 bus from Ynysangharad Park Gates, Pontypridd station to Hoovers Sports, Pentrebach station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Pentre-Bach station to Merthyr Vale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Pontypridd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merthyr Vale on the Moovit app.

36min
Bus - X4X4
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Ynysangharad Park Gates, Pontypridd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pontypridd
  • 2
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoovers Sports, Pentrebach
    ID mtydtwm
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pentre-Bach
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberdare
  • 6
    Ride to train station Merthyr Vale
    Ride to train station
    Merthyr Vale
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale

The distance between Pontypridd, Wales and Merthyr Vale, Wales is approximately 18.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale

To check the bus and train timetable from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Pontypridd) and destination (Merthyr Vale), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line X4, Train line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Merthyr Vale in Wales?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale in Wales?

    The X4 bus line goes from Hoovers Sports, Pentrebach station near Pontypridd to Pentre-Bach station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Pentre-Bach station near Merthyr Vale in Wales.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale in Wales by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Pontypridd and Merthyr Vale in Wales by bus and train is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pontypridd to get to Merthyr Vale in Wales?

    Get on the X4 bus from the Hoovers Sports, Pentrebach stop near Pontypridd in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pontypridd and Merthyr Vale in Wales?

    Get off the bus at the Pentre-Bach station, which is closest to Merthyr Vale in Wales.

  • When is the first train from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale in Wales?

    The first train from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale in Wales is Transport for Wales. It leaves the Pontypridd station at 06:04.

  • When is the last bus from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale in Wales?

    The last bus from Pontypridd to Merthyr Vale in Wales is the Merthyr Tydfil - Pontypridd line. It leaves the Pontypridd Bus Station 4, Pontypridd stop at 18:45.

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