The average bus between Aberdare and Pontypool takes 4h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdare to Pontypool. 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 Pontypool. 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 Pontypool at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aberdare to Pontypool? 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 Aberdare to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Pontypool station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Aberdare to Pontypool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Little Theatre station.
Aberdare to Pontypool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Town Hall 4 station.
The distance between Aberdare and Pontypool is 27.9 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a bus from Little Theatre to Town Hall 4 via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 1 in around 3h 15m.