The average bus between Aberdare and Hay-on-Wye takes 9h 14m and the fastest bus takes 6h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdare to Hay-on-Wye. 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 twice daily between Aberdare and Hay-on-Wye. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Hay-on-Wye at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Merthyr Bus Station 8 and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 37m • 3 changes


6h 34m • 3 changes


6h 34m • 3 changes


6h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Aberdare to Hay-on-Wye? 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 Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Hay-on-Wye station via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Aberdare to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.
Aberdare to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Hay Castle station.
The distance between Aberdare and Hay-on-Wye is 45.8 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Hay Castle via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2, Abergavenny, Hereford, and Railway Station in around 6h 35m.