The average bus between Cardiff and Aberdare takes 1h 58m and the fastest bus takes 1h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 3 hours between Cardiff and Aberdare. 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 Aberdare at 8:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 9m • 1 change

1h 54m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

2h 9m • 1 change

1h 54m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 54m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

2h 9m • 1 change

1h 54m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

2h 9m • 1 change

1h 54m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Aberdare station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Cardiff to Aberdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Cardiff to Aberdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Little Theatre station.
Book your Cardiff to Aberdare bus tickets online with Stagecoach South Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Aberdare is 32 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Little Theatre via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 in around 1h 59m.