Bus from Rhydding to Pontardawe
3 direct routes · 14–30 min · first bus 07:47, last bus 18:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontardawe as of 09:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rhydding, 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 | ~20 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:47 | 18:26 | Chestnut Close (before) | Pontardawe Jubilee | Bryn Coch, Fforest Goch, Rhos, Pen yr Alltwen & Gelli-nudd |
| 905 | First South & West Wales | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:42 | 16:42 | Chestnut Close (before) | Pontardawe Jubilee | Bryn Coch, Fforest Goch, Rhos, Pen yr Alltwen, Gelli-nudd, Clydach & 2 more |
| 903 | First South & West Wales | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:46 | 16:46 | Chestnut Close (before) | Pontardawe Jubilee | Bryn Coch, Fforest Goch, Rhos, Pen yr Alltwen & Gelli-nudd |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rhydding 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 Rhydding to Pontardawe?
3 routes run directly from Rhydding to Pontardawe: 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 Chestnut Close (before) and get off at Pontardawe Jubilee, about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rhydding to Pontardawe?
Between 14 minutes on the 903 and 30 on the 905, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bryn Coch, Fforest Goch, Rhos, Pen yr Alltwen and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rhydding to Pontardawe?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:47 and the last around 18:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rhydding to Pontardawe?
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.