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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Nelson takes 1h 54m and the fastest bus takes 1h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Nelson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 54m
Duration
23 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 132 bus, line 78 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10bus bus 132 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 78
2h 12m
£9–12

Cardiff to Nelson bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Nelson at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 14m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 33m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 39m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 10m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales12h 41m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 14m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Nelson? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Nelson, Wales?

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 in around 2h 12m.

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