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Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Aberdare and Cardiff Bay (Water) takes 3h 17m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 17m
Duration
41 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 9 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Gadlys Terrace to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus 172 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
  3. Take the bus from Kingsway GR to Prospect Placebus bus 9
2h 56m
£14–19

Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Aberdare and Cardiff Bay (Water). The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Cardiff Bay (Water) at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Merthyr Bus Station 8 and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus12h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus15h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water)? 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.

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  • Distance: 41 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?

You can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Prospect Place via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Kingsway GR in around 2h 56m.

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