Bus from Nelson (Caerphilly) to Pontypridd
3 direct routes · 15–23 min · first bus 06:11, last bus 18:53 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontypridd as of 09:26
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 | ~16 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:11 | 18:21 | Nelson Bus Station Stand 2 | Ynysangharad Park Gates (o/s) | Quakers Yard, Abercynon & Cilfynydd |
| X38 | Harris Coaches | ~15 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:23 | 18:53 | Llwyn yr Eos (after) | Ynysangharad Park Gates (o/s) | Quakers Yard, Abercynon & Cilfynydd |
| 7 | Harris Coaches | ~23 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 17:41 | Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 | Ynysangharad Park Gates (o/s) | Trelewis, Treharris & Quakers Yard |
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, X38 bus or 7 bus timetable.
Fares from Nelson to Pontypridd
- £4.00 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 Pontypridd?
3 routes run directly from Nelson to Pontypridd: the 78 (Stagecoach South Wales), the X38 (Harris Coaches), the 7 (Harris Coaches). The most frequent is the 78, 13 times each weekday — board at Nelson Bus Station Stand 2 and get off at Ynysangharad Park Gates (o/s), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Nelson to Pontypridd?
Between 15 minutes on the X38 and 23 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Quakers Yard, Abercynon, Cilfynydd on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Nelson to Pontypridd?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:11 and the last around 18:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nelson to Pontypridd?
An adult single from Nelson to Pontypridd is £4.00 on the 78 (Stagecoach South Wales), from Nelson Bus Station Stand 2 to Ynysangharad Park Gates (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.