The average bus between Cardiff and Abercynon takes 1h 5m and the fastest bus takes 49 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Abercynon. 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 and Abercynon. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Abercynon at 7:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Abercynon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Abercynon station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Cardiff to Abercynon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.
Cardiff to Abercynon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5.
The distance between Cardiff and Abercynon is 21 km. The road distance is 25 km.
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 35 min.