Bus from Fairwater (Cwmbran) to Pontypool
5 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 07:52, last bus 08:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontypool as of 12:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fairwater, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:02 | 08:02 | Cwmbran Comprehensive School (after) | Town Hall 2 (at) | — |
| 816 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:58 | 07:58 | Post Office (nr) | Town Hall 2 (at) | — |
| 801 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:52 | 07:52 | Fairwater Way (after) | Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw (o/s) | — |
| 802 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:34 | 07:34 | Post Office (nr) | Parc Panteg (nr) | — |
| 803 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:34 | 07:34 | Post Office (nr) | Parc Panteg (nr) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Fairwater 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 X3 bus, 816 bus, 801 bus, 802 bus or 803 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Fairwater to Pontypool?
5 routes run directly from Fairwater to Pontypool: the X3 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 816 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 801 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 802 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 803 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the X3, once each weekday — board at Cwmbran Comprehensive School (after) and get off at Town Hall 2 (at), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fairwater to Pontypool?
Around 28 minutes on the X3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Fairwater to Pontypool?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:52 and the last around 08:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fairwater to Pontypool?
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.