Bus from Carmarthen to Pontyates
2 direct routes · 19–37 min · first bus 07:13, last bus 18:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontyates as of 11:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carmarthen, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | First South & West Wales | ~19 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 08:34 | 18:28 | Morrisons | Post Office | Pibwrlwyd, Cwmffrwd, Bancycapel, Cloigyn, Pontantwn & Meinciau |
| 195 | First South & West Wales | ~37 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:13 | 18:48 | Morrisons | Gwendraeth Arms | Pibwrlwyd, Cwmffrwd, Oaklands, Bancycapel, Llangyndeyrn, Crwbin & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Carmarthen 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 197 bus or 195 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carmarthen to Pontyates?
2 routes run directly from Carmarthen to Pontyates: the 197 (First South & West Wales), the 195 (First South & West Wales). The most frequent is the 197, 11 times each weekday — board at Morrisons and get off at Post Office, about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carmarthen to Pontyates?
Between 19 minutes on the 197 and 37 on the 195, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Pibwrlwyd, Cwmffrwd, Bancycapel, Cloigyn and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carmarthen to Pontyates?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:13 and the last around 18:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carmarthen to Pontyates?
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.