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Cardiff to Aberfan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Aberfan takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 1h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Aberfan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 29m
Duration
30 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 81 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus X4
  2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 12 to Capel Smyrnabus bus 81
1h 40m
£9–14

Cardiff to Aberfan bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Aberfan. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Aberfan at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Merthyr Bus Station 1 and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 50m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 57m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales12h 17m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 36m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 36m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 36m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 36m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 34m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 33m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 33m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Aberfan? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Aberfan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Aberfan, Wales?

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Capel Smyrna via Merthyr Bus Station 1 and Merthyr Bus Station 12 in around 1h 40m.

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