Bus from Nelson (Caerphilly) to Caerphilly
2 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 21:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Caerphilly as of 08:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Nelson, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | Harris Coaches | ~39 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:40 | 16:35 | Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 | Caerphilly Library / The Twyn (opp) | Trelewis, Gelligaer, Penybryn, Penallta, Ystrad Mynach & Llanbradach |
| C16 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~35 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 5 | 18:55 | 21:55 | Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 | Castle Court Bandstand (o/s) | Trelewis, Gelligaer, Penybryn, Penallta, Ystrad Mynach & Llanbradach |
Times are for the first boarding point in Nelson on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every C16 bus timetable.
Fares from Nelson to Caerphilly
- £6.30 adult single on the C16 (Stagecoach South Wales)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Nelson to Caerphilly?
2 routes run directly from Nelson to Caerphilly: the C16 (Harris Coaches), the C16 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the C16, 9 times each weekday — board at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 and get off at Caerphilly Library / The Twyn (opp), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Nelson to Caerphilly?
Around 39 minutes on the C16, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Trelewis, Gelligaer, Penybryn, Penallta and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Nelson to Caerphilly?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:40 and the last around 21:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nelson to Caerphilly?
An adult single from Nelson to Caerphilly is £6.30 on the C16 (Stagecoach South Wales), from Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 to Castle Court Bandstand (o/s). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.