Bus from Newport (Wales) to Pontypool
3 direct routes · 38–59 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 23:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontypool as of 06:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X24 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~39 min | 57 | Sat 54 · Sun 19 | 06:30 | 22:50 | Market Square 16 (Bay 16) | Trosnant Street (before) | Croes-Y-Mwyalch, Llantarnam, Cwmbran & Griffithstown |
| 23 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~59 min | 21 | Sat 19 · no Sunday buses | 07:07 | 17:20 | Barrack Hill Footbridge (adj) | Trosnant Street (before) | Croes-Y-Mwyalch, Llantarnam, Cwmbran, Griffithstown, New Inn, Trostra & 2 more |
| X3 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~38 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 08:23 | 23:08 | Kimberly Park (outside) | Trosnant Street (before) | Croes-Y-Mwyalch, Llantarnam, Cwmbran & Griffithstown |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newport 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 X24 bus, 23 bus or X3 bus timetable.
Fares from Newport to Pontypool
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newport to Pontypool?
3 routes run directly from Newport to Pontypool: the X24 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 23 (Stagecoach South Wales), the X3 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the X24, 57 times each weekday — board at Market Square 16 (Bay 16) and get off at Trosnant Street (before), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newport to Pontypool?
Between 38 minutes on the X3 and 59 on the 23, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Croes-Y-Mwyalch, Llantarnam, Cwmbran, Griffithstown on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newport to Pontypool?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 23:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newport to Pontypool?
Adult singles from Newport to Pontypool: £7.40 on the X24 and X3 (Stagecoach South Wales). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. 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.