The average bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Gelligaer takes 1h 10m and the fastest bus takes 1h. The bus service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Gelligaer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Gelligaer. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Gelligaer at 7:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Gelligaer. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Gelligaer station via Nelson Bus Station Stand 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Gelligaer bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 9.
Merthyr Tydfil to Gelligaer bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Nelson Bus Station Stand 2.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Gelligaer is 12.5 km. The road distance is 21 km.
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 9 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 2 every 2 hours. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 42 min.