Bus from Risca to Pontymister
5 direct routes · 3–18 min · first bus 05:49, last bus 23:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontymister as of 11:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Risca, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~4 min | 50 | Sat 48 · Sun 14 | 05:49 | 23:16 | Top Club (o/s) | Pontymister Crossing (before) | — |
| 56 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~3 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 5 | 06:20 | 22:35 | Top Club (o/s) | Pontymister Crossing (before) | — |
| R1 | Newport Bus | ~18 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 8 | 06:30 | 21:52 | Spar (o/s) | Welsh Oak (nr) | — |
| X15 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~4 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 9 | 06:28 | 22:25 | Top Club (o/s) | Aldi (Stop L) | — |
| R2 | Newport Bus | ~4 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 08:32 | 16:38 | Top Club (o/s) | Aldi (Stop L) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Risca 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 151 bus, 56 bus, R1 bus, X15 bus or R2 bus timetable.
Fares from Risca to Pontymister
- £2.60 adult single on the 151 and 56 (Stagecoach South Wales)
- £3.20 adult single on the X15 (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 Risca to Pontymister?
5 routes run directly from Risca to Pontymister: the 151 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 56 (Stagecoach South Wales), the R1 (Newport Bus), the X15 (Stagecoach South Wales), the R2 (Newport Bus). The most frequent is the 151, 50 times each weekday — board at Top Club (o/s) and get off at Pontymister Crossing (before), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Risca to Pontymister?
Between 3 minutes on the 56 and 18 on the R1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Risca to Pontymister?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:49 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Risca to Pontymister?
Adult singles from Risca to Pontymister: £2.60 on the 151 and 56 (Stagecoach South Wales); £3.20 on the X15 (Stagecoach South Wales). 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.