Bus from Nelson (Caerphilly) to Merthyr Tydfil
2 direct routes · 16–42 min · first bus 06:46, last bus 19:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to Merthyr Tydfil as of 08:43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~42 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:46 | 19:01 | Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 | Merthyr Tydfil College (nr) | Pentwyn Berthllwyd, Quakers Yard, Treharris, Edwardsville, Mount Pleasant, Merthyr Vale & 2 more |
| 79 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~16 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 18:22 | 19:22 | Llwyn yr Eos (after) | Merthyr Bus Station 1 | — |
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 78 bus or 79 bus timetable.
Fares from Nelson to Merthyr Tydfil
- £5.00 adult single on the 78 (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 Merthyr Tydfil?
2 routes run directly from Nelson to Merthyr Tydfil: the 78 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 79 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 78, 13 times each weekday — board at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 and get off at Merthyr Tydfil College (nr), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Nelson to Merthyr Tydfil?
Between 16 minutes on the 79 and 42 on the 78, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Pentwyn Berthllwyd, Quakers Yard, Treharris, Edwardsville and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Nelson to Merthyr Tydfil?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:46 and the last around 19:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nelson to Merthyr Tydfil?
An adult single from Nelson to Merthyr Tydfil is £5.00 on the 78 (Stagecoach South Wales), from Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 to Merthyr Tydfil College (nr). 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.