The average bus between Pontypool and Aberdare takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontypool 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 Pontypool and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypool is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 4 and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontypool 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 Pontypool to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Pontypool station and arriving at Aberdare station via Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Pontypool to Aberdare bus services, operated by Phil Anslow Travel, depart from Town Hall 4 station.
Pontypool to Aberdare bus services, operated by Phil Anslow Travel, arrive at Little Theatre station.
The distance between Pontypool and Aberdare is 27.9 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a bus from Town Hall 4 to Little Theatre via Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 4, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 in around 3h 3m.