The average bus between Aberdare and Nelson takes 1h 45m and the fastest bus takes 1h 12m. There is a bus service every few hours from Aberdare to Nelson. 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 Nelson. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Nelson at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 23m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Aberdare to Nelson? 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 Nelson. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Nelson station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Aberdare to Nelson bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Aberdare Bus Station 1.
Aberdare to Nelson bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1.
The distance between Aberdare and Nelson is 13.5 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station 1 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 in around 1h 43m.