42 Wrexham circular via Rhosddu, Hightown
Operated by Arriva Wales. First bus 08:55, last bus 15:55. 7 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.20 — more.
Wanted a different 42? 38 other bus routes are numbered 42 elsewhere in the UK — see every 42 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:55 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 14:55 | 15:55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrexham Bus Station 2 | 08:55 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 14:55 | 15:55 |
| Waterloo Close (after) | 09:06 | 10:06 | 11:06 | 12:06 | 13:06 | 15:06 | 16:06 |
| Wrexham Bus Station 2 | 09:17 | 10:17 | 11:17 | 12:17 | 13:17 | 15:17 | 16:17 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 42
Adult single £2.20 · Child single £1.00
The same for any journey on the 42, however far you go.
Arriva UK Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 3 October 2026. Fares change — check with Arriva Wales before you travel.
Tickets on the 42
Arriva Wales publishes singles on this route for adults, children and young people.
Adult Single
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Arriva Wales's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Arriva Wales.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Arriva Wales before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 42
42 towards Bus Station
All 23 stops
- Wrexham Bus Station 2 Wrexham
- Yale College Flyover (nr) Rhosddu
- Yale College (opp) Wrexham
- Market Street B (at) Wrexham
- Wrexham Tesco (o/s) Wrexham
- Eagles Meadow (o/s) Wrexham
- Mason Avenue (before) Hightown
- Bennion`s Road (before) Hightown
- Percy Playing Field (after) Hightown
- Waterloo Close (after) Hightown
- Valley Way (before) Hightown
- Hermitage Park (before) Hightown
- Hightown School (opp) Hightown
- Beechley Road (after) Hightown
- Hightown Post Office (after) Hightown
- Green Dragon Hotel (after) Hightown
- Salop Road Lidl (o/s) Hightown
- Eagles Meadow (before) Wrexham
- Eagles Meadow (after) Smithfield Road
- Market Street C (at) Wrexham
- Yale College (o/s) Wrexham
- Yale College Flyover (nr) Rhosddu
- Wrexham Bus Station 2 Wrexham
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 42 bus?
The first 42 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 42 bus?
The last 42 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 42 bus cost?
Arriva Wales's published fares on the 42: adult single £2.20, child single £1.00. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Arriva Wales sets the fares on the 42. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 42 bus?
The 42 is operated by Arriva Wales.
Timetable data from Arriva Wales via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Wales feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.