The average bus between Aberdare and Abercarn takes 3h 44m and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. There is a bus service every few hours from Aberdare to Abercarn. 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 hourly between Aberdare and Abercarn. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 5:01 PM which arrives into Abercarn at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Merthyr Bus Station 1 and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Aberdare to Abercarn? 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 Aberdare to Abercarn. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Abercarn station via Merthyr Bus Station 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Aberdare to Abercarn bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Gadlys Terrace station.
Aberdare to Abercarn bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Church Terrace station.
The distance between Aberdare and Abercarn is 22.8 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Quarry via Merthyr Bus Station 1, Merthyr Bus Station 11, Church Terrace, and Blackwood Bus Station Stand 6 in around 3h 47m.