56 Pontardawe Jubilee ↔ Neath Bus Station
Operated by First South & West Wales. First bus 10:35, last bus 17:35. 6 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| Pontardawe Jubilee | 11:05 | 14:05 | 17:35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhos Post Office (after) | 11:14 | 14:14 | 17:44 |
| Elias Road (after) | 11:21 | 14:21 | 17:51 |
| Llygad-yr-Haul Roundabout (after) | 11:26 | 14:26 | 17:56 |
| Neath College (opp) | 11:28 | 14:28 | 17:58 |
| Neath Bus Station Stand 8 | 11:34 | 14:34 | 18:04 |
Route map
All stops on route 56
56 towards Neath Bus Station
- Pontardawe Jubilee Pontardawe
- Graig Road Roundabout (after) Alltwen
- Danygraig Chapel (nr) Alltwen
- Gelli Nedd Bend (at) Gelli-nudd
- Neath Road Bend (at junct) Rhos
- Rhos Post Office (after) 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
- Crud-yr-Awel (opp junct) Rhydding
- Chestnut Close (before) Rhydding
- Pen-y-Wern Hill (after) Rhydding
- Llygad-yr-Haul Shops (adj) Rhydding
- Llygad-yr-Haul Roundabout (after) Rhydding
- Heol Glynderwen (after) Neath Abbey
- Lon Brynteg (after) Neath Abbey
- Dwr-y-Felin Road Junction (before) Neath Abbey
- Neath College (opp) Dwr-y-felin School
- Neath Port Talbot College (o/s) Dwr-y-felin School
- Morrisons (opp) Neath
- Neath Bus Station Stand 8 Neath
56 towards Pontardawe Jubilee
- Neath Bus Station Stand 8 Neath
- Neath Port Talbot College (opp) Dwr-y-felin School
- Dwr-y-Felin Upper School (o/s) Neath Abbey
- Heol Glynderwen (after) Neath Abbey
- Lon Brynteg (after) Neath Abbey
- Dwr-y-Felin Road Junction (after) Neath Abbey
- Llygad-yr-Haul Shops (opp) Rhydding
- Llygad-yr-Haul Roundabout (before) Rhydding
- Pen-y-Wern Hill (bottom) Rhydding
- Chestnut Close (before) 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
- Bryncoch Nursing Home (o/s) Bryn Coch
- Dyffryn Arms (before) Bryn Coch
- Fforest Goch (o/s) Fforest Goch
- Primrose Lane (before) Rhos
- Rhos Post Office (after) Rhos
- Neath Road Bend (after) Pen yr Alltwen
- Gelli Nedd (nr) Gelli-nudd
- Capel Bryn Seion (before) Gelli-nudd
- Danygraig Chapel (nr) Alltwen
- Junior School (o/s) Alltwen
- Pontardawe Jubilee Pontardawe
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025 Operating between Neath, Victoria Gardens and Pontardawe Jubilee given service number 56 effective from 31 August 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 56 bus?
The first 56 departure on weekdays leaves at 10:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 56 bus?
The last 56 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 56 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — First South & West Wales sets the fares on the 56. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 56 bus?
The 56 is operated by First South & West Wales.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.