38 Swansea to Neath via St Thomas, Skewen
Operated by First South & West Wales. First bus 07:50, last bus 17:50. 20 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 38? 43 other bus routes are numbered 38 elsewhere in the UK — see every 38 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:45 | 09:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 14:45 | 15:45 | 16:45 | 17:50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea Bus Station Stand F | 08:45 | 09:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 14:45 | 15:45 | 16:45 | 17:50 |
| Bay Campus (opp) | 08:58 | 09:57 | 10:57 | 11:57 | 12:57 | 13:57 | 14:57 | 15:57 | 16:59 | 18:04 |
| New Road (o/s 8) | 09:03 | 10:02 | 11:02 | 12:02 | 13:02 | 14:02 | 15:02 | 16:02 | 17:04 | 18:09 |
| Pen-yr-alley Top (at) | 09:12 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:12 | 18:16 |
| Cresci's (nr) | 09:15 | 10:13 | 11:13 | 12:13 | 13:13 | 14:13 | 15:13 | 16:13 | 17:15 | 18:19 |
| Smiths` Arms (before) | 09:20 | 10:18 | 11:18 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 15:18 | 16:18 | 17:19 | 18:23 |
| Neath Bus Station 7 | 09:29 | 10:27 | 11:27 | 12:27 | 13:27 | 14:27 | 15:27 | 16:27 | 17:28 | 18:30 |
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.
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 First South & West Wales before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 38
38 towards Neath
All 28 stops
- Swansea Bus Station Stand F Swansea
- Sainsbury's Quay Parade (opp) Swansea
- Cape Horner (o/s) St Thomas
- Old Police Station (nr) Port Tennant
- Union Inn (nr) Port Tennant
- Vale of Neath (nr former) Port Tennant
- Bay Campus (opp) Crymlyn Burrows
- Jersey Marine (nr) Crymlyn Burrows
- Golf Course (nr) Crymlyn Burrows
- Tower Hotel (nr) Jersey Marine
- New Road (o/s 8) Jersey Marine
- Pant-y-Sais (after) Jersey Marine
- Gas Board Entrance (nr) Jersey Marine
- British Gas (o/s) Llandarcy
- BP Coed Darcy (nr former) Llandarcy
- Bay View Gardens (after) Skewen
- Cefn Parc (nr) Skewen
- Cefn Parc Health Clinic (nr) Skewen
- Pen-yr-alley Top (at) Skewen
- Winifred Road (nr 17) Skewen
- Cresci's (nr) Skewen
- Colliers` Arms (opp) Skewen
- White Gates (nr) Neath Abbey
- Smiths` Arms (before) Neath Abbey
- Cwrt Herbert (opp Tesco) Brookfield Estate
- Windsor Road (o/s former Windsor) Neath
- The Big Cam (o/s) Neath
- Neath Bus Station 7 Neath
38 towards Swansea
All 25 stops
- Neath Bus Station 7 Neath
- London Road (o/s 107) Neath
- Cwrt Herbert (o/s Tesco) Brookfield Estate
- Smiths` Arms (o/s) Neath Abbey
- White Gates (nr) Neath Abbey
- Colliers` Arms (adj) Skewen
- Cresci's (nr) Skewen
- Christopher Road (opp 24) Skewen
- Top of Pen-yr-Alley (at) Skewen
- Cefn Parc Health Clinic (nr) Skewen
- Bay View Gardens (before) Skewen
- BP Llandarcy (nr former) Pen-yr-Heol
- BP Sports Club (nr former) Llandarcy
- British Gas (o/s) Llandarcy
- Pant-y-Sais (opp junct) Jersey Marine
- New Road (opp 4) Jersey Marine
- Jersey Marine Golf Club (nr) Jersey Marine
- Golf Course (nr) Crymlyn Burrows
- Bay Campus (o/s) Crymlyn Burrows
- Vale of Neath (opp Former) Port Tennant
- Union Inn (nr) Port Tennant
- Port Tennant Road (o/s) St Thomas
- Quay Parade (nr) St Thomas
- Sainsbury's Quay Parade (after) Swansea
- Swansea Bus Station Stand F Swansea
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 38 bus?
The first 38 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 38 bus?
The last 38 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 38 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — First South & West Wales sets the fares on the 38. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 38 bus?
The 38 is operated by First South & West Wales.
Timetable data from First South & West Wales via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Wales feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.