Bus from Fforestfach to Penlan (Swansea)
2 direct routes · 5–14 min · first bus 06:48, last bus 18:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penlan (Swansea) as of 09:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fforestfach, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Adventure Travel | ~14 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:52 | 18:04 | Fforestfach Cross (after) | Penlan Steps (o/s) | Ravenhill, Caereithin, Blaenymaes, Port Mead, Cadle, Port Mead & 2 more |
| 42 | First South & West Wales | ~5 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:48 | 07:10 | Fforestfach Cross (after) | Roundabout (after) | Ravenhill & Caereithin |
Times are for the first boarding point in Fforestfach 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 43 bus or 42 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Fforestfach to Penlan?
2 routes run directly from Fforestfach to Penlan: the 43 (Adventure Travel), the 42 (First South & West Wales). The most frequent is the 43, 7 times each weekday — board at Fforestfach Cross (after) and get off at Penlan Steps (o/s), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fforestfach to Penlan?
Between 5 minutes on the 42 and 14 on the 43, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ravenhill, Caereithin, Blaenymaes, Port Mead and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Fforestfach to Penlan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:48 and the last around 18:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fforestfach to Penlan?
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.