Bus from Nelson (Caerphilly) to Gelligaer
3 direct routes · 6–11 min · first bus 06:41, last bus 22:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Gelligaer as of 08:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X38 | Harris Coaches | ~6 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:41 | 18:01 | Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 | Gelligaer Community Centre (before) | Trelewis |
| C16 | Harris Coaches | ~11 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:40 | 16:35 | Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 | Gelligaer Community Centre (before) | Trelewis |
| C16 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~8 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 18:55 | 22:55 | Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 | Gelligaer Community Centre (before) | Trelewis |
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 X38 bus or C16 bus timetable.
Fares from Nelson to Gelligaer
- £3.50 adult single, £6.50 return 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 Gelligaer?
3 routes run directly from Nelson to Gelligaer: the X38 (Harris Coaches), the C16 (Harris Coaches), the C16 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the X38, 12 times each weekday — board at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 and get off at Gelligaer Community Centre (before), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Nelson to Gelligaer?
Between 6 minutes on the X38 and 11 on the C16, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Trelewis on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Nelson to Gelligaer?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:41 and the last around 22:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nelson to Gelligaer?
An adult single from Nelson to Gelligaer is £3.50 on the C16 (Stagecoach South Wales), from Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 to Gelligaer Community Centre (before); an adult return is £6.50. 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.