Bus from Pontardawe to Neath
3 direct routes · 17–32 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 17:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Neath as of 07:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pontardawe, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | South Wales Transport | ~22 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:10 | 17:50 | Pontardawe Jubilee | Neath Port Talbot College (o/s) | Gelli-nudd, Rhos, Fforest Goch & Bryn Coch |
| 905 | First South & West Wales | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | Pontardawe Jubilee | Neath Port Talbot College (opp) | Trebanos, Kingrosia Park, Gelli-nudd, Rhos, Fforest Goch & Bryn Coch |
| 903 | First South & West Wales | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:24 | 08:24 | Pontardawe Jubilee | Neath Port Talbot College (opp) | Gelli-nudd, Rhos, Fforest Goch & Bryn Coch |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pontardawe 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 256 bus, 905 bus or 903 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Pontardawe to Neath?
3 routes run directly from Pontardawe to Neath: the 256 (South Wales Transport), the 905 (First South & West Wales), the 903 (First South & West Wales). The most frequent is the 256, 10 times each weekday — board at Pontardawe Jubilee and get off at Neath Port Talbot College (o/s), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pontardawe to Neath?
Between 17 minutes on the 903 and 32 on the 905, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gelli-nudd, Rhos, Fforest Goch, Bryn Coch on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontardawe to Neath?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 17:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontardawe to Neath?
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.