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Cardiff Airport to Aberdare buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff Airport and Aberdare takes 4h 58m and the fastest bus takes 3h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff Airport to Aberdare. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 58m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 304 bus, line 303 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Llantwit Major Interchangebus bus 304
  2. Take the bus from Llantwit Major Interchange to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11bus bus 303
  3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Librarybus bus 172
3h 59m
£13–17

Cardiff Airport to Aberdare bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cardiff Airport and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff Airport is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Llantwit Major Interchange and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales5h 20m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales5h 17m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales4h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales8h 14m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 43m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 35m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales13h 9m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales5h 9m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales6h • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales6h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales8h 27m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 43m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 35m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales8h 16m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 43m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 35m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales8h 16m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 43m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 35m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales8h 16m • 2 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesStagecoach South Wales3h 43m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff Airport to Aberdare? 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: 54.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport, Wales and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Aberdare Library via Llantwit Major Interchange, Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 3h 59m.

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