Bus from Sketty to Fforestfach
3 direct routes · 10–25 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 17:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Fforestfach as of 12:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sketty, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Adventure Travel | ~25 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:29 | 17:39 | De-La-Beche Road (o/s Park) | Fforestfach Cross (after) | Cwm Gwyn, Townhill, Mayhill, Townhill & Cockett |
| 53 | DANSA | ~16 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:31 | 15:11 | Sketty Cross (after) | Ivorites (nr former) | Uplands, Cwm Gwyn & Cockett |
| 42 | First South & West Wales | ~10 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:40 | 07:00 | Sketty Cross (at) | Fforestfach Cross (after) | Cwm Gwyn & Cockett |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sketty 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 43 bus, 53 bus or 42 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sketty to Fforestfach?
3 routes run directly from Sketty to Fforestfach: the 43 (Adventure Travel), the 53 (DANSA), the 42 (First South & West Wales). The most frequent is the 43, 6 times each weekday — board at De-La-Beche Road (o/s Park) and get off at Fforestfach Cross (after), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sketty to Fforestfach?
Between 10 minutes on the 42 and 25 on the 43, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Cwm Gwyn, Townhill, Mayhill, Townhill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sketty to Fforestfach?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 17:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sketty to Fforestfach?
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.