Bus from Newport (Wales) to Risca
4 direct routes · 18–34 min · first bus 06:06, last bus 22:59 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:37, last bus 21:46.
Next buses to Risca as of 18:24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~21 min | 51 | Sat 48 · Sun 12 | 06:06 | 22:41 | West Park Road (after) | Spar (o/s) | Bassaleg, Rogerstone & Pontymister |
| 56 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~18 min | 27 | Sat 28 · Sun 5 | 07:00 | 22:59 | Coed Melyn Park (o/s) | Spar (o/s) | Rogerstone & Pontymister |
| R1 | Newport Bus | ~34 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 8 | 06:35 | 21:20 | Coed Melyn Park (o/s) | Spar (o/s) | Rogerstone & Pontymister |
| X15 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~23 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 10 | 06:38 | 22:48 | Cardiff Road Post Office (opposite) | Spar (o/s) | Bassaleg, Rogerstone & Pontymister |
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 151 bus, 56 bus, R1 bus or X15 bus timetable.
Fares from Newport to Risca
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 Risca?
4 routes run directly from Newport to Risca: the 151 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 56 (Stagecoach South Wales), the R1 (Newport Bus), the X15 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 151, 51 times each weekday — board at West Park Road (after) and get off at Spar (o/s), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newport to Risca?
Between 18 minutes on the 56 and 34 on the R1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bassaleg, Rogerstone, Pontymister on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newport to Risca?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:06 and the last around 22:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newport to Risca?
Adult singles from Newport to Risca: £3.70 on the 151, 56 and X15 (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.