The average bus between Aberdare and Blackwood takes 3h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 59m. There is a bus service every few hours from Aberdare to Blackwood. 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 Blackwood. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Blackwood at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Merthyr Bus Station 1 and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aberdare to Blackwood? 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 Blackwood. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Blackwood station via Merthyr Bus Station 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Aberdare to Blackwood bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Gadlys Terrace station.
Aberdare to Blackwood bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Church Terrace station.
The distance between Aberdare and Blackwood is 17.4 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Twyn Gardens via Merthyr Bus Station 1, Merthyr Bus Station 11, and Church Terrace in around 2h 45m.