The average bus between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Aberdare takes 8h 35m and the fastest bus takes 7h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Sophia Gardens and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Aberdare station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdare bus tickets online with FlixBus and Stagecoach South Wales.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Aberdare is 236.2 km. The road distance is 324 km.
National Express operates a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 35m.