Bus from Swansea to Port Talbot
6 direct routes · 35–50 min · first bus 06:22, last bus 19:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Port Talbot as of 07:18
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | First South & West Wales | ~35 min | 14 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 06:22 | 19:19 | Sainsbury's Quay Parade (opp) | Health Centre (o/s) | St Thomas, Port Tennant, Crymlyn Burrows, Briton Ferry & Baglan |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~30 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 7 | 07:10 | 03:15 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Port Talbot Bus Station 8 | Crymlyn Burrows |
| 84 | First South & West Wales | ~50 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:23 | 17:23 | Sainsbury's Quay Parade (opp) | Health Centre (o/s) | St Thomas, Port Tennant, Crymlyn Burrows, Briton Ferry & Baglan |
| 201 | National Express | ~20 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 22:20 | 02:10 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | — |
| 112 | National Express | ~15 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | — |
| 507 | National Express | ~15 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 11:25 | 11:25 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Crymlyn Burrows |
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 X1 bus, 84 bus, 201 bus, 112 bus or 507 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swansea to Port Talbot?
6 routes run directly from Swansea to Port Talbot: the X1 (First South & West Wales), the UK940 (FlixBus), the 84 (First South & West Wales), the 201 (National Express), the 112 (National Express), the 507 (National Express). The most frequent is the X1, 14 times each weekday — board at Sainsbury's Quay Parade (opp) and get off at Health Centre (o/s), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swansea to Port Talbot?
Between 35 minutes on the X1 and 50 on the 84, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at St Thomas, Port Tennant, Crymlyn Burrows, Briton Ferry and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swansea to Port Talbot?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:22 and the last around 19:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swansea to Port Talbot?
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.