Bus from Pontarddulais to Swansea
3 direct routes · 46–84 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 22:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Swansea as of 14:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pontarddulais, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | First South & West Wales | ~84 min | 17 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 06:10 | 22:06 | Pontardulais Bus Station Stand 1 | Kingsway (opp) | Pentrebach, Waungron, Grovesend, Gorseinon, Gowerton, Waunarlwydd & 5 more |
| X13 | First South & West Wales | ~46 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 4 | 06:02 | 21:46 | Pontardulais Post Office (o/s former) | Kingsway (opp) | Goppa Hill, Pont Lliw, Penllergaer, Parc Penllergaer, Cadle, Fforestfach & 5 more |
| X13A | First South & West Wales | ~50 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:24 | 16:31 | Pontardulais Post Office (o/s former) | Kingsway (opp) | Goppa Hill, Pont Lliw, Penllergaer, Parc Penllergaer, Cadle, Fforestfach & 5 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pontarddulais 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 16 bus or X13 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Pontarddulais to Swansea?
3 routes run directly from Pontarddulais to Swansea: the 16 (First South & West Wales), the X13 (First South & West Wales), the X13A (First South & West Wales). The most frequent is the 16, 17 times each weekday — board at Pontardulais Bus Station Stand 1 and get off at Kingsway (opp), about 84 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pontarddulais to Swansea?
Between 46 minutes on the X13 and 84 on the 16, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Pentrebach, Waungron, Grovesend, Gorseinon and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontarddulais to Swansea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:02 and the last around 22:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontarddulais to Swansea?
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.