The average bus between Pontypool and Abercynon takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontypool 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 Pontypool and Abercynon. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypool is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Abercynon at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Pontypool to Abercynon? 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 Pontypool to Abercynon. However, there are services departing from Twympath station and arriving at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Pontypool to Abercynon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Twympath station.
Pontypool to Abercynon bus services, operated by Harris Coaches, arrive at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1.
The distance between Pontypool and Abercynon is 20.6 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a bus from Twympath to Travellers Rest via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and Nelson Bus Station Stand 2 in around 2h 37m.