Bus from Swansea to Pontarddulais
3 direct routes · 43–82 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 23:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontarddulais as of 14:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Swansea, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X13 | First South & West Wales | ~43 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 4 | 07:00 | 23:05 | Swansea Railway Station (opp) | St Teilo Street (opp 77) | Hafod, Waun Wen, Cwmbwrla, Cwmdu, Gendros, Fforestfach & 4 more |
| 16 | First South & West Wales | ~82 min | 16 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 22:15 | Swansea Bus Station Stand S | Pontardulais Post Office (o/s former) | Hafod, Waun Wen, Mayhill, Townhill, Cockett, Waunarlwydd & 5 more |
| X13A | First South & West Wales | ~44 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:36 | 17:36 | Swansea Railway Station (opp) | St Teilo Street (opp 77) | Hafod, Waun Wen, Mayhill, Townhill, Cockett, Fforestfach & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Swansea 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 X13 bus or 16 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swansea to Pontarddulais?
3 routes run directly from Swansea to Pontarddulais: the X13 (First South & West Wales), the 16 (First South & West Wales), the X13A (First South & West Wales). The most frequent is the X13, 17 times each weekday — board at Swansea Railway Station (opp) and get off at St Teilo Street (opp 77), about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swansea to Pontarddulais?
Between 43 minutes on the X13 and 82 on the 16, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hafod, Waun Wen, Cwmbwrla, Cwmdu and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swansea to Pontarddulais?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 23:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swansea to Pontarddulais?
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.