29 Duffryn to Cwmbran via Newport, Caerleon
Operated by Newport Bus. Registered as running via Caerleon, Ponthir. First bus 05:22, last bus 20:00. 33 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 29? 35 other bus routes are numbered 29 elsewhere in the UK — see every 29 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:22 | 06:20 | 06:50 | 07:15 | 07:50 | 08:15 | 08:45 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 15:05 | 15:30 | 16:50 | 17:50 | 18:50 | 19:44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph`s RC High School (in) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 15:30 | · | · | · | · |
| Lyceum Tavern (after) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 15:41 | · | · | · | · |
| Friars Walk 9 (Bay 9) | 05:22 | 06:20 | 06:50 | 07:15 | 07:50 | 08:15 | 08:45 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 15:05 | 15:55 | 16:50 | 17:50 | 18:50 | · |
| Richmond Road (oposite) | 05:28 | 06:27 | 06:57 | 07:21 | 07:58 | 08:24 | 08:52 | 09:56 | 10:56 | 11:56 | 12:56 | 13:56 | 15:12 | 16:02 | 16:58 | 17:57 | 18:56 | · |
| Caerleon Town Hall (opposite) | 05:36 | 06:35 | 07:05 | 07:30 | 08:11 | 08:40 | 09:02 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 15:33 | 16:12 | 17:08 | 18:06 | 19:05 | · |
| Hafod Road (Opp) | 05:41 | 06:39 | 07:10 | 07:35 | 08:18 | 08:47 | 09:07 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:40 | 16:18 | 17:13 | 18:11 | 19:10 | · |
| The Grange University Hospital (in) | 05:47 | 06:46 | 07:17 | 07:42 | 08:25 | 08:54 | 09:14 | 10:17 | 11:17 | 12:17 | 13:17 | 14:17 | 15:47 | 16:25 | 17:20 | 18:18 | 19:17 | 19:44 |
| Cwmbran Bus Station Stand H | · | 06:54 | 07:25 | 07:51 | 08:34 | 09:03 | 09:23 | 10:26 | 11:26 | 12:26 | 13:26 | 14:26 | 15:56 | 16:34 | 17:29 | 18:27 | 19:26 | 19:53 |
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.
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 Newport Bus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 28 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Cwmbran: 18 journeys, first 05:22 towards Duffryn: 15 journeys, first 06:33
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its Christmas Day times have not been published yet. Check with Newport Bus before you travel.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Cwmbran: 18 journeys, first 05:22 towards Duffryn: 15 journeys, first 06:33
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Cwmbran: 18 journeys, first 05:22 towards Duffryn: 15 journeys, first 06:33
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Cwmbran: 18 journeys, first 05:22 towards Duffryn: 15 journeys, first 06:33
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with Newport Bus before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 29
29 towards Cwmbran
All 42 stops
- St Joseph`s RC High School (in) Duffryn
- Steeplechase Road (after) Duffryn
- Lloyds Banking Group (after) Newport
- Cleppa Park (nr) Newport
- Lyceum Tavern (after) Crindau
- Prospect Street (at) Crindau
- Edwin Street (opposite) Crindau
- Newport Castle (nr) Newport
- Friars Walk 9 (Bay 9) Newport
- Clarence Place (o/s Iceland) Newport
- Gloster Road (after) Barnardtown
- Annesley Road (opp junct) Barnardtown
- Richmond Road (oposite) Barnardtown
- Oak Street (after) St Julians
- Haisbro` Avenue (after) St Julians
- Car Sales (before) St Julians
- Caerleon Road West (opp 532) St Julians
- Caerleon Road St Julians
- St Julians Hotel (o/s) St Julians
- The Ship Inn (before) Caerleon
- Hanbury Arms (opposite) Caerleon
- Caerleon PO (o/s) Caerleon
- Caerleon Town Hall (opposite) Caerleon
- Goldcroft Common (o/s) Caerleon
- Usk Vale Drive (nr) Caerleon
- Forge Close (opposite) Caerleon
- Webley Gardens Footpath (nr) Caerleon
- Star Villas (opposite) Caerleon
- Hafod Road (Opp) Ponthir
- The Star (before) Ponthir
- Lamb Lane (opposite) Ponthir
- The Gate (opp) Llanfrechfa
- Mitchell Close (opposite) Llanfrechfa
- Twm Barlwm View (Before) Llanfrechfa
- The Grange University Hospital (in) Llanfrechfa
- Llanyravon Way (opposite Police Headquarters) Llanyrafon
- Llanyrafon Methodist Church (o/s) Llanyrafon
- Kidwelly Road (after) Llanyrafon
- Liswerry Drive (After) Llanyrafon
- Redbrook House (Outside) Southville
- Llantarnam Grange (outside) Cwmbran
- Cwmbran Bus Station Stand H Cwmbran
29 towards Duffryn
All 39 stops
- Cwmbran Bus Station Stand H Cwmbran
- Goldcliff House (opposite) Southville
- Liswerry Drive (Opp) Llanyrafon
- Kidwelly Road (after) Llanyrafon
- Llanyrafon Methodist Church (after) Llanyrafon
- Llanyravon Way (Nr Police Headquarters) Llanyrafon
- The Grange University Hospital (in) Llanfrechfa
- Crown Rise (Opp) Llanfrechfa
- Mitchell Close (before) Llanfrechfa
- The Gate (outside) Llanfrechfa
- Lamb Lane (after) Ponthir
- Candwr Park (before) Ponthir
- Ponthir House Inn (o/s) Ponthir
- Star Villas (adj) Caerleon
- Webley Gardens Footpath (nr) Caerleon
- Tadia Way (after) Caerleon
- Forge Close (before) Caerleon
- Usk Vale Drive (nr) Caerleon
- Broadwalk (after) Caerleon
- Arthur Street (before) Caerleon
- Hanbury Arms (o/s) Caerleon
- The Ship Inn (o/s) Caerleon
- St Julians Hotel (after) St Julians
- Caerleon Road Bungalows St Julians
- Old Barn Road (before) St Julians
- Haisbro` Avenue (opposite) St Julians
- Oak Street (after) St Julians
- Richmond Road (after) Barnardtown
- Christadelphian Hall (opposite) Barnardtown
- Gloster Road (before) Barnardtown
- Clarence Place (opp Iceland) Newport
- Friars Walk 9 (Bay 9) Newport
- Newport Castle (nr) Newport
- Barrack Hill Footbridge (adj) Barrack Hill
- Lyceum Tavern (opposite) Crindau
- Cleppa Park (nr) Newport
- Lloyds Banking Group (opposite) Newport
- Panasonic (opposite) Duffryn
- St Joseph`s RC High School (in) Duffryn
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 April 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 September 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 24 December 2022 To amend Timetable.
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Newport City Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PG0000397/10 · Changes in Newport City Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 29 bus?
The first 29 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:22 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 29 bus?
The last 29 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 29 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Newport Bus sets the fares on the 29. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 29 bus?
The 29 is operated by Newport Bus.
Timetable data from Newport Bus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Wales feed). Newport Bus last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 1 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PG0000397/10. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.