The average bus between Aberdare and Cardiff takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 1h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdare 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Aberdare and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Cardiff station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Aberdare to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Little Theatre station.
Aberdare to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.
The distance between Aberdare and Cardiff is 32 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a bus from Little Theatre to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 2h 22m.