Bus from Penlan (Swansea) to Sketty
2 direct routes · 23–36 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 18:53 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sketty as of 11:51
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penlan, 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 | ~36 min | 8 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:37 | 18:53 | Penlan Steps (opp) | Dillwyn Road (o/s Church) | Caereithin, Blaenymaes, Port Mead, Cadle, Port Mead, Blaenymaes & 8 more |
| 41 | First South & West Wales | ~23 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:05 | 08:04 | Penlan Roundabout (after) | Dillwyn Road (o/s Church) | Caereithin, Gendros, Brondeg, Manselton, Cwmbwrla, Mayhill & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penlan 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 41 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Penlan to Sketty?
2 routes run directly from Penlan to Sketty: the 43 (Adventure Travel), the 41 (First South & West Wales). The most frequent is the 43, 8 times each weekday — board at Penlan Steps (opp) and get off at Dillwyn Road (o/s Church), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penlan to Sketty?
Between 23 minutes on the 41 and 36 on the 43, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Caereithin, Blaenymaes, Port Mead, Cadle and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penlan to Sketty?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:05 and the last around 18:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penlan to Sketty?
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.