A3 Abergavenny to Raglan via Blackrock, Hardwick
Operated by Newport Bus. Registered as running via Raglan, Abergavenny, Clydach Village, Brynmawr. First bus 07:48, last bus 17:15. 9 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different A3? 6 other bus routes are numbered A3 elsewhere in the UK — see every A3 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:20 | 12:55 | 15:00 | 17:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Henry VIII 3-19 School (inside) | · | · | 15:00 | · |
| Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 3 | 09:20 | 12:55 | · | 17:15 |
| Drum & Monkey (nr) | 09:25 | 13:00 | · | 17:21 |
| Dan y Coed (Middle) (at) | 09:31 | 13:06 | · | 17:27 |
| Station Road Terminus | 09:34 | 13:09 | · | 17:30 |
| Cae Meldon (at) | 09:38 | 13:13 | · | 17:34 |
| Orchard Close (o/s 25) | 09:41 | 13:16 | · | 17:37 |
| Gilwern Post Office (adj) | 09:47 | 13:22 | · | 17:43 |
| Derwen Deg Close (after) | 09:53 | 13:28 | · | 17:49 |
| Llanfoist Waitrose (o/s) | 10:00 | 13:35 | · | 17:56 |
| Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 | 10:13 | 13:48 | 15:15 | 18:07 |
| Bryn Villa (nr) | 10:19 | 13:54 | 15:21 | 18:13 |
| Greatoak | 10:27 | 14:02 | 15:29 | 18:21 |
| Beaufort Square (at) | 10:37 | 14:12 | 15:39 | 18:31 |
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 Raglan: 4 journeys, first 09:20 towards Abergavenny: 5 journeys, first 07:52
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Raglan: 4 journeys, first 09:20 towards Abergavenny: 5 journeys, first 07:52 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Newport Bus before relying on this.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Raglan: 4 journeys, first 09:20 towards Abergavenny: 5 journeys, first 07:52
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Raglan: 4 journeys, first 09:20 towards Abergavenny: 5 journeys, first 07:52
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Raglan: 4 journeys, first 09:20 towards Abergavenny: 5 journeys, first 07:52
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Raglan: 4 journeys, first 09:20 towards Abergavenny: 5 journeys, first 07:52
Route map
All stops on route A3
A3 towards Raglan
All 48 stops
- King Henry VIII 3-19 School (inside) Abergavenny
- Penypound Church (before) Pen-y-Pound
- Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 3 Brynmawr
- Drum & Monkey (nr) Blackrock
- Black Rock (at) Clydach
- Saleyard (nr) Clydach
- Dan y Coed (Middle) (at) Clydach
- South Village (nr) Clydach
- Station Road Terminus Maesygwartha
- Cae Meldon (at) Gilwern
- Gilwern Primary School (adj) Lower Common
- Orchard Close (o/s 25) Pen-y-bont
- Gilwern Post Office (adj) Gilwern
- Rectory (nr) Gilwern
- Brambles (nr) Gilwern
- Glanbaiden Roundabout (nr) Gilwern
- Glanbaiden Lodge (nr) Govilon
- Christchurch Hall (o/s) Govilon
- Govilon House (nr) Govilon
- Cendl-newydd (nr) Govilon
- Derwen Deg Close (after) Govilon
- Blaenavon Road Turn (after) Govilon
- White House Lodge (nr) Llanfoist
- Llanfoist Inn (o/s) Llanfoist
- Briardene (nr) Llanfoist
- Llanfoist Waitrose (o/s) Llanfoist
- Chapel Road (before) Abergavenny
- Lion Street 1 (opp Morrisons) Abergavenny
- Pavilion (nr) Abergavenny
- Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 Abergavenny
- Station Road (nr) Abergavenny
- Raglan Terrace (nr) Abergavenny
- Dobson`s Farm (o/s) Coldbrook
- Horse & Jockey (after) Hardwick
- Ty`r Pwll (nr) Hardwick
- Llangattoc Lodge (nr) Penpergwm
- Bryn Villa (nr) Llangattock Nigh Usk
- Bryn Turn (at) Penpergwm
- King of Prussia (opp) Penpergwm
- Chart House (opp) Llanvihangel Gobion
- Estate Office & Yard (nr) The Pitt
- Greatoak Great Oak
- Cae Capel (before) Great Oak
- Heol Bryngwyn (after) Bryngwyn
- Crawley Hall (nr) Bryngwyn
- Cripple Creek (nr) Wern-y-cwrt
- Castle Turn (after) Raglan
- Beaufort Square (at) Raglan
A3 towards Abergavenny
All 49 stops
- Beaufort Square (at) Raglan
- West Lea (nr) Raglan
- Cripple Creek (nr) Wern-y-cwrt
- Crawley Hall (nr) Bryngwyn
- Heol Bryngwyn (at) Bryngwyn
- Cae Capel (after) Great Oak
- Greatoak Great Oak
- Estate Office & Yard (nr) The Pitt
- Llanarth Turn (after) Llanvihangel Gobion
- Chart House (after) Llanvihangel Gobion
- King of Prussia (after) Penpergwm
- Bryn Villa (nr) Llangattock Nigh Usk
- Bryn Turn (after) Penpergwm
- Llangattoc Lodge (nr) Penpergwm
- Ty`r Pwll (nr) Hardwick
- Horse & Jockey (after) Hardwick
- Dobson`s Farm (opp) Coldbrook
- Raglan Terrace (nr) Abergavenny
- Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 Abergavenny
- Pavilion (nr) Abergavenny
- Abergavenny Tesco (opp) Abergavenny
- Penypound Church (after) Pen-y-Pound
- King Henry VIII 3-19 School (inside) Abergavenny
- Penypound Church (before) Pen-y-Pound
- Chapel Road (o/s) Abergavenny
- Llanfoist Waitrose (opp) Llanfoist
- Briardene (after) Llanfoist
- Llanfoist Inn (after) Llanfoist
- White House Lodge (nr) Llanfoist
- Blaenavon Road Turn (before) Govilon
- Derwen Deg Close (opp) Govilon
- Christchurch Hall (after) Govilon
- Glanbaiden Lodge (nr) Govilon
- Glanbaiden Roundabout (nr) Gilwern
- White Gables (nr) Gilwern
- Rectory (nr) Gilwern
- Gilwern Post Office (before) Gilwern
- Cae Meldon (at) Gilwern
- Orchard Close (o/s 25) Pen-y-bont
- Gilwern Primary School (adj) Lower Common
- Gilwern Post Office (adj) Gilwern
- Navigation Hotel (o/s) Gilwern
- Dan y Coed (Middle) (at) Clydach
- South Village (nr) Clydach
- Station Road Terminus Maesygwartha
- Black Rock (at) Clydach
- Drum & Monkey (nr) Blackrock
- Asda (before) Brynmawr
- Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 3 Brynmawr
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 19 January 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 November 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 September 2024 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Monmouthshire Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PG0000397/172 · Changes in Blaenau Gwent Council Borough Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first A3 bus?
The first A3 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:48 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last A3 bus?
The last A3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the A3 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Newport Bus sets the fares on the A3. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the A3 bus?
The A3 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 PG0000397/172. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.