The average bus between Cardiff Bay and Aberdare takes 3h 27m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Cardiff Bay and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 10:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Bay is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Gorsedd Gardens and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bay station and arriving at Aberdare station via Gorsedd Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Cardiff Bay to Aberdare bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Millennium Centre station.
Cardiff Bay to Aberdare bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Aberdare Bus Station.
The distance between Cardiff Bay and Aberdare is 34.1 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a bus from Millennium Centre to Aberdare Bus Station via Gorsedd Gardens, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 2h 44m.