The average bus between Neath and Aberfan takes 3h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Neath to Aberfan. 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 Neath and Aberfan. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Aberfan at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Bulwark and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Neath to Aberfan? 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 Neath to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Aberfan station via Bulwark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Neath to Aberfan bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Neath station.
Neath to Aberfan bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7.
The distance between Neath and Aberfan is 31.8 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a bus from Neath station to Capel Smyrna via Bulwark, Free Street, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12 in around 2h 58m.