23 Abergavenny to Pontypool via Hardwick, Llanfoist
Operated by Stagecoach South Wales. Registered as running via Llanellen. First bus 06:35, last bus 23:30. 34 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 23? 64 other bus routes are numbered 23 elsewhere in the UK — see every 23 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:18 | 07:43 | 08:28 | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:18 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 15:18 | 16:25 | 17:30 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 20:30 | 21:30 | 22:30 | 23:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 | 07:18 | 07:43 | 08:28 | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:18 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 15:18 | 16:25 | 17:30 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 20:30 | 21:30 | 22:30 | 23:30 |
| Llanfoist Waitrose (opp) | · | 07:49 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Llanover Post Office (nr) | 07:25 | 07:55 | 08:35 | 09:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 15:25 | 16:32 | 17:37 | 18:37 | 19:37 | 20:37 | 21:37 | 22:37 | 23:37 |
| Goytre Arms (before) | 07:29 | 07:59 | 08:39 | 09:29 | 10:29 | 11:29 | 12:29 | 13:29 | 14:29 | 15:29 | 16:36 | 17:41 | 18:41 | 19:41 | 20:41 | 21:41 | 22:41 | 23:41 |
| Town Hall 3 (at) | 07:44 | 08:14 | 08:55 | 09:44 | 10:44 | 11:44 | 12:44 | 13:44 | 14:44 | 15:44 | 16:51 | 17:56 | 18:56 | 19:56 | 20:53 | 21:53 | 22:53 | 23:53 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 23
Stagecoach South Wales publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and young people.
Return Wales · Single Wales · Cwmbran DayRider · Day NetworkRider · Newport DayRider · Torfaen DayRider
…and 33 more tickets on this route.
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 3 September 2026. 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.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Pontypool: 18 journeys, first 07:18 towards Abergavenny: 15 journeys, first 06:45
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Pontypool: 17 journeys, first 07:18 towards Abergavenny: 15 journeys, first 06:35
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Pontypool: 17 journeys, first 07:18 towards Abergavenny: 15 journeys, first 06:35
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Pontypool: 18 journeys, first 07:18 towards Abergavenny: 15 journeys, first 06:45
Route map
All stops on route 23
23 towards Pontypool
All 29 stops
- Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 Abergavenny
- Station Road (nr) Abergavenny
- Raglan Terrace (nr) Abergavenny
- Hardwick Lane (after) Hardwick
- Pavilion (nr) Abergavenny
- Abergavenny Tesco (opp) Abergavenny
- Chapel Road (o/s) Abergavenny
- Llanfoist Waitrose (opp) Llanfoist
- Briardene (after) Llanfoist
- Llanellen Post Office (after) Llanellen
- Oak Cottage (opp) Llanellen
- Ochram Farm (nr) Llanover
- Porth Mawr (nr) Llanover
- Llanover Police Station (nr) Llanover
- Llanover Post Office (nr) Llanover
- Pencroesoped Turn (nr) Pen-groes-oped
- Goytre Hall (nr) Goetre Fawr
- Llwyn House (nr) Goetre Fawr
- Goytre Arms (before) Penperlleni
- Croes-y-pant Lane (before) Penperlleni
- Ty Draw (nr) Penperlleni
- Pont-y-Pia (nr) Llanvihangel Pontymoel
- Waun-y-Clare Inn (nr) Llanvihangel Pontymoel
- Cwmoody House (o/s) Llanvihangel Pontymoel
- Sunlea Crescent (after) Pontymoile
- Builders Yard (opp) Pontymoile
- Trosnant Street (before) Trosnant
- Town Hall 5 (at) Pontypool
- Town Hall 3 (at) Pontypool
23 towards Abergavenny
All 27 stops
- Town Hall 3 (at) Pontypool
- Trosnant Street (before) Trosnant
- Lower Park Gates (o/s) Pontymoile
- Sunlea Crescent (before) Pontymoile
- Cwmoody Cottage (opp) Llanvihangel Pontymoel
- Waun-y-Clare Inn (nr) Llanvihangel Pontymoel
- Pont-y-Pia (nr) Llanvihangel Pontymoel
- Ty Draw (nr) Penperlleni
- Croes-y-pant Lane (after) Penperlleni
- Fairfield (in) Penperlleni
- Goytre Arms (after) Penperlleni
- Llwyn House (nr) Goetre Fawr
- Goytre Hall (nr) Goetre Fawr
- Pencroesoped Turn (nr) Pen-groes-oped
- Llanover Post Office (nr) Llanover
- Llanover Police Station (nr) Llanover
- Porth Mawr (nr) Llanover
- Ochram Farm (nr) Llanover
- Oak Cottage (o/s) Llanellen
- Briardene (nr) Llanfoist
- Llanfoist Waitrose (o/s) Llanfoist
- Chapel Road (before) Abergavenny
- Pavilion (nr) Abergavenny
- Llanellen Post Office (o/s) Llanellen
- Hardwick Lane (after) Hardwick
- Raglan Terrace (nr) Abergavenny
- Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 Abergavenny
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Torfaen).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PG0006630/91 · Registration PG0006630/165 · Registration PG0006630/293 · Registration PG0006630/377 · Changes in Monmouthshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 23 bus?
The first 23 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 23 bus?
The last 23 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 23 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Stagecoach South Wales sets the fares on the 23. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 23 bus?
The 23 is operated by Stagecoach South Wales.
Timetable data from Stagecoach South Wales via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Wales feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PG0006630/91. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.