256 Neath ↔ Pontardawe
Operated by South Wales Transport. First bus 07:10, last bus 18:17. 20 journeys on weekdays.
💷 The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — South Wales Transport sets the fares on the 256. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices. Who travels free →
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Pontardawe · Monday to Friday towards Pontardawe · Saturday towards Neath · Monday to Friday towards Neath · Saturday
| Neath Bus Station Stand 8 | 07:38 | 08:55 | 10:05 | 11:15 | 12:25 | 13:35 | 14:40 | 16:10 | 17:15 | 18:17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neath College (o/s) | 07:44 | 09:02 | 10:12 | 11:22 | 12:32 | 13:42 | 14:47 | 16:17 | 17:22 | 18:23 |
| Llygad-yr-Haul Shops (opp) | 07:46 | 09:04 | 10:14 | 11:24 | 12:34 | 13:44 | 14:49 | 16:19 | 17:24 | 18:25 |
| Elias Road (before) | 07:50 | 09:08 | 10:18 | 11:28 | 12:38 | 13:48 | 14:53 | 16:23 | 17:28 | 18:29 |
| Ysgol Hendre (o/s) | 07:51 | 09:10 | 10:20 | 11:30 | 12:40 | 13:50 | 14:55 | 16:25 | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Rhos Post Office (after) | 07:55 | 09:15 | 10:25 | 11:35 | 12:45 | 13:55 | 15:00 | 16:30 | 17:35 | 18:34 |
| Francis Court (nr) | · | · | 10:26 | · | 12:46 | · | · | · | 17:36 | 18:35 |
| Delffordd (in) | 07:55 | 09:16 | · | 11:36 | · | 13:56 | 15:01 | 16:31 | · | · |
| Pontardawe Jubilee | 08:05 | 09:25 | 10:35 | 11:45 | 12:55 | 14:05 | 15:10 | 16:40 | 17:45 | 18:42 |
Route map
All stops on route 256
256 towards Pontardawe
- Neath Library (opp) Neath
- Neath Bus Station Stand 8 Neath
- Castle Surgery Neath
- Neath Port Talbot College (opp) Dwr-y-felin School
- Dwr-y-Felin Upper School (o/s) Neath Abbey
- Heol Glynderwen (after) Neath Abbey
- Neath College (o/s) Dwr-y-felin School
- Lon Brynteg (after) Neath Abbey
- Dwr-y-Felin Road Junction (after) Neath Abbey
- Llygad-yr-Haul Roundabout (before) Rhydding
- Llygad-yr-Haul Shops (opp) Rhydding
- Chestnut Close (before) Rhydding
- Pen-y-Wern Hill (bottom) Rhydding
- Blaenhonddan Primary (opp) Rhydding
- Crud-yr-Awel (before) Rhydding
- Bryn Glas (before) Bryn Coch
- Elias Road (before) Bryn Coch
- Bryncoch Community Centre (before) Bryn Coch
- Ysgol Hendre (o/s) Bryn Coch
- Bryncoch Nursing Home (o/s) Bryn Coch
- Dyffryn Arms (before) Bryn Coch
- Fforest Goch (o/s) Fforest Goch
- Primrose Lane (before) Rhos
- Rhos Village Hall (before) Rhos
- Rhos Post Office (after) Rhos
- Francis Court (nr) Rhos
- Delffordd (in) Rhos
- Delffordd South (at) Rhos
- Rhos Primary School (opp) Rhos
- Penyralltwen Park (after) Rhos
- Neath Road Bend (after) Pen yr Alltwen
- Capel Bryn Seion (before) Gelli-nudd
- Gelli Nedd (nr) Gelli-nudd
- Danygraig Chapel (nr) Alltwen
- Junior School (o/s) Alltwen
- Pontardawe Jubilee Pontardawe
256 towards Neath
- Pontardawe Jubilee Pontardawe
- Graig Road Roundabout (after) Alltwen
- Danygraig Chapel (nr) Alltwen
- Dyffryn Road (before) Alltwen
- Gelli Nedd Bend (at) Gelli-nudd
- Neath Road Bend (at junct) Rhos
- Rhos Village Hall (before) Rhos
- Francis Court (nr) Rhos
- Rhos Post Office (after) Rhos
- Delffordd (in) Rhos
- Delffordd South (at) Rhos
- Penyralltwen Park (after) Rhos
- Rhos Primary School (opp) Rhos
- Primrose Lane (after) Rhos
- Fforest Goch (opp) Fforest Goch
- Dyffryn Arms (after) Bryn Coch
- Bryncoch Nursing Home (opp) Bryn Coch
- Ysgol Hendre (opp) Bryn Coch
- Bryncoch Community Centre (after) Bryn Coch
- Elias Road (after) Bryn Coch
- Bryn Glas (before) Bryn Coch
- Blaenhonddan Primary (o/s) Rhydding
- Chestnut Close (before) Rhydding
- Crud-yr-Awel (opp junct) Rhydding
- Llygad-yr-Haul Roundabout (after) Rhydding
- Pen-y-Wern Hill (after) Rhydding
- Dwr-y-Felin Road Junction (before) Neath Abbey
- Llygad-yr-Haul Shops (adj) Rhydding
- Lon Brynteg (after) Neath Abbey
- Heol Glynderwen (after) Neath Abbey
- Neath College (opp) Dwr-y-felin School
- Neath Port Talbot College (o/s) Dwr-y-felin School
- Dwr-y-Felin Upper School (opp) Dwr-y-felin School
- Morrisons (opp) Neath
- Castle Surgery Neath
- Neath Bus Station Stand 8 Neath
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 1 Sept 2025 Operating between Pontardawe and Neath given service number 256 effective from 01 September 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
NeathPontardaweNeath AbbeyRhyddingAlltwenBryn CochRhosDwr-y-felin SchoolPen yr AlltwenGelli-nuddFforest Goch
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 256 bus?
The first 256 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 256 bus?
The last 256 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:17. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 256 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — South Wales Transport sets the fares on the 256. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 256 bus?
The 256 is operated by South Wales Transport.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.