Bus from Roath to Newport (Wales)
3 direct routes · 20–47 min · first bus 05:33, last bus 22:49 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newport (Wales) as of 05:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Roath, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Cardiff Bus | ~47 min | 17 | Sat 7 · Sun 5 | 05:33 | 19:18 | West Grove (o/s) | Mariners Green (opp) | Castleton & Coedkernew |
| X3 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~20 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 08:01 | 22:49 | Royal Oak (after) | Kimberly Park (outside) | — |
| 30 | Newport Bus | ~39 min | 12 | Sat 8 · Sun 5 | 07:33 | 22:19 | Royal Oak (after) | Mariners Green (opp) | Castleton & Coedkernew |
Times are for the first boarding point in Roath 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 30 bus or X3 bus timetable.
Fares from Roath to Newport
- £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 Roath to Newport?
3 routes run directly from Roath to Newport: the 30 (Cardiff Bus), the X3 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 30 (Newport Bus). The most frequent is the 30, 17 times each weekday — board at West Grove (o/s) and get off at Mariners Green (opp), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Roath to Newport?
Between 20 minutes on the X3 and 47 on the 30, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Castleton, Coedkernew on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Roath to Newport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:33 and the last around 22:49. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Roath to Newport?
An adult single from Roath to Newport is £10.00 on the X3 (Stagecoach South Wales), from Royal Oak (after) to Kimberly Park (outside). 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.