Bus from Pontypool to Cardiff
1 direct route · about 68 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 21:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cardiff as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pontypool, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~68 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:25 | 21:32 | Town Hall 2 (at) | Fitzalan Place (after) | Griffithstown, Cwmbran, Llantarnam, Croes-Y-Mwyalch & Newport |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pontypool 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 X3 bus timetable.
Fares from Pontypool to Cardiff
- £10.00 adult single on the X3 (Stagecoach South Wales)
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 Pontypool to Cardiff?
The X3 (Stagecoach South Wales) runs directly from Pontypool to Cardiff. Board at Town Hall 2 (at) and get off at Fitzalan Place (after); the journey takes about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pontypool to Cardiff?
Around 68 minutes on the X3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Griffithstown, Cwmbran, Llantarnam, Croes-Y-Mwyalch and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontypool to Cardiff?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 21:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontypool to Cardiff?
An adult single from Pontypool to Cardiff is £10.00 on the X3 (Stagecoach South Wales), from Town Hall 2 (at) to Fitzalan Place (after). 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.