172 Bridgend to Porthcawl via Newcastle, Bryntirion
Operated by Stagecoach South Wales. First bus 10:55, last bus 20:21. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 172? 14 other bus routes are numbered 172 elsewhere in the UK — see every 172 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:55 | 12:55 | 15:55 | 17:55 | 19:55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 (Bay 6) | 10:55 | 12:55 | 15:55 | 17:55 | 19:55 |
| The Globe (opp) | 11:07 | 13:07 | 16:07 | 18:07 | 20:07 |
| Porthcawl Metrolink 1 (Stand 1) | 11:15 | 13:15 | 16:15 | 18:15 | 20:15 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 172
Stagecoach South Wales listed day tickets on this route for adults, children and young people when it last published its fares.
Adult Network Rider · Child Network Rider · Youth Network Rider
A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach South Wales's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 6 June 2023 — over 3 years ago, so what is sold today may differ. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stagecoach South Wales.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach South Wales before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Porthcawl: 5 journeys, first 10:55 towards Bridgend: 5 journeys, first 11:21
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Porthcawl: 5 journeys, first 10:55 towards Bridgend: 5 journeys, first 11:21
Route map
All stops on route 172
172 towards Porthcawl
All 23 stops
- Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 (Bay 6) Bridgend
- West House Corner (after) Newcastle
- West House Dip (opp Phone Box) Newcastle
- Phillip Avenue (after) Bryntirion
- Broadlands (after) Bryntirion
- Ogmore Social Club (opp former) Bryntirion
- Hillcrest (at) Laleston
- Village Farm (nr) Laleston
- Mackworth Arms (before) Laleston
- Texaco Garage (after) Laleston
- Tythegston (at) Tythegston
- Wigfach Farm (nr) Wigfach
- Dan-y-Graig (nr) Newton
- St Clare's Convent School (nr) Newton
- The Globe (opp) Newton
- Nottage Road (in) Newton
- St Davids Way (before) Porthcawl
- Pwll-y-waun (before) Porthcawl
- Parc-y-Berllan (before) Porthcawl
- Woodland Avenue (o/s 14) Porthcawl
- Northways (nr 9) Porthcawl
- Griffin Park (o/s) Porthcawl
- Porthcawl Metrolink 1 (Stand 1) Porthcawl
172 towards Bridgend
All 25 stops
- Porthcawl Metrolink 1 (Stand 1) Porthcawl
- Esplanade Hotel (opp former) Porthcawl
- Porthcawl Library (o/s) Porthcawl
- Griffin Park (opp) Porthcawl
- Northways (o/s phone box) Porthcawl
- Woodland Avenue (o/s 7) Porthcawl
- Parc-y-Berllan (after) Porthcawl
- Pwll-y-waun (after) Porthcawl
- St David's Way (after) Porthcawl
- Nottage Road (opp 58) Newton
- The Globe (before) Newton
- Heol-y-Graig (after) Newton
- Dan-y-Graig (nr) Newton
- Wigfach Farm (nr) Wigfach
- Tythegston (at) Tythegston
- Texaco Garage (before) Laleston
- Mackworth Arms (after) Laleston
- Village Farm (nr) Laleston
- Hillcrest (at) Laleston
- Ogmore Social Club (o/s former) Bryntirion
- Broadlands (before) Bryntirion
- Phillip Avenue (before) Bryntirion
- West House Dip (adj Phone Box) Newcastle
- West House Corner (before) Newcastle
- Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 (Bay 7) Bridgend
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 172 bus?
The first 172 departure leaves at 10:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 172 bus?
The last 172 leaves its first stop at 20:21. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 172 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Stagecoach South Wales sets the fares on the 172. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 172 bus?
The 172 is operated by Stagecoach South Wales.
Timetable data from Stagecoach South Wales via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Wales feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.