Bus from Pontypridd to Nelson (Caerphilly)
3 direct routes · 12–25 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 18:49 (weekdays).
Next buses to Nelson (Caerphilly) as of 10:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pontypridd, 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 | ~12 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:34 | 18:49 | Royal Oak Inn (o/s) | Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 | Cilfynydd, Abercynon & Quakers Yard |
| X38 | Harris Coaches | ~16 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:25 | 17:45 | Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 | Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 | Cilfynydd, Abercynon & Quakers Yard |
| 7 | Harris Coaches | ~25 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:45 | 18:05 | Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 | Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 | Quakers Yard, Treharris & Trelewis |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd to Nelson
- £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 Pontypridd to Nelson?
3 routes run directly from Pontypridd to Nelson: 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 Royal Oak Inn (o/s) and get off at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1, about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pontypridd to Nelson?
Between 12 minutes on the 78 and 25 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Cilfynydd, Abercynon, Quakers Yard on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontypridd to Nelson?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 18:49. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontypridd to Nelson?
An adult single from Pontypridd to Nelson is £4.00 on the 78 (Stagecoach South Wales), from Royal Oak Inn (o/s) to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1. 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.