Radio Stations in Merthyr Tydfil
2 radio stations broadcast on FM or AM from transmitters in Merthyr Tydfil: 1 from the BBC and 1 commercial.
1 local DAB multiplex also serves the area, carrying 14 stations between them.
UK-wide stations such as BBC Radio 2 and Classic FM are on air everywhere, so they are listed separately.
Stations from transmitters just outside Merthyr Tydfil often reach it too – the town pages below estimate what you can actually receive.
What you can receive in Merthyr Tydfil →
Town guides
Every station you can pick up in each town, with signal estimates.
Local and regional stations in Merthyr Tydfil
| Station | Frequency | Areas | Transmitters |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC (1) | |||
| BBC Radio Wales | 96.1 FM | Merthyr Tydfil | 1 |
| Commercial stations (1) | |||
| Heart Wales (South) | 105.9 FM | Aberdare | 1 |
Frequency shown is the strongest transmitter inside Merthyr Tydfil; some stations use other frequencies in other parts of the area. Source: Ofcom technical parameters, 15 September 2026.
Local DAB multiplexes
National multiplexes (BBC National DAB, D1 National and SDL National) reach most of Merthyr Tydfil too.