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Cardiff Bay to Aberdare buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff Bay and Aberdare takes 3h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 25m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 9 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus X4
  2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Gadlys Terracebus bus 89 / ...
2h 55m
£14–20

Cardiff Bay to Aberdare bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cardiff Bay and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff Bay is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 8:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Customhouse Street JW and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 55m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 45m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales9h 13m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 55m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales9h 13m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 55m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales9h 13m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 55m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales9h 13m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 55m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales10h 1m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 55m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesStagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 38.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff Bay, Wales and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a bus from The Flourish to Gadlys Terrace via Customhouse Street JW, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 1, and Merthyr Bus Station 13 in around 2h 55m.

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