X30 Newport ↔ Cardiff
Operated by Newport Bus. First bus 06:31, last bus 19:25. 26 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.
| Friars Walk 14 (Bay 14) | 06:31 | 07:20 | 08:11 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:10 | 18:30 |
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| Lyceum Tavern (opposite) | 06:35 | 07:26 | 08:17 | 09:04 | 10:04 | 11:04 | 12:04 | 13:04 | 14:04 | 15:04 | 16:05 | 17:15 | 18:34 |
| Main Car Park (o/s) | 06:55 | 07:48 | 08:40 | 09:24 | 10:24 | 11:24 | 12:24 | 13:24 | 14:24 | 15:24 | 16:26 | 17:36 | 18:54 |
| Greyfriars Road GG (o/s) | 07:09 | 08:01 | 08:54 | 09:37 | 10:37 | 11:37 | 12:37 | 13:37 | 14:37 | 15:38 | 16:40 | 17:50 | 19:08 |
Route map
All stops on route X30
X30 towards Cardiff
- Friars Walk 14 (Bay 14) Newport
- Barrack Hill Footbridge (adj) Barrack Hill
- Lyceum Tavern (opposite) Crindau
- Main Car Park (o/s) University Hospital of Wales
- Gabalfa Interchange 6 (o/s) Gabalfa
- St Josephs Convent (o/s former) Gabalfa
- Cathays High School (o/s) Maindy
- Blackweir (opp) Blackweir
- Rosemount (after) Blackweir
- College Road RK (o/s) Cathays Park
- Law Courts RJ (o/s) Cathays Park
- Greyfriars Road GG (o/s) Cardiff
X30 towards Newport
- Greyfriars Road GG (o/s) Cardiff
- Corbett Road (before) Cathays Park
- Blackweir (o/s) Blackweir
- Maindy Stadium (opp) Maindy
- Parkfield Place (after) Maindy
- North Road Clinic (o/s) Gabalfa
- Gabalfa Interchange 4 (o/s) Gabalfa
- Main Car Park (o/s) University Hospital of Wales
- Prospect Street (at) Crindau
- Lyceum Tavern (after) Crindau
- Edwin Street (opposite) Crindau
- Friars Walk 14 (Bay 14) Newport
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 13 Feb 2026 Operating between Newport Friars Walk Bus Station and Cardiff Greyfriars Road given service number X30 effective from 13 February 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X30 bus?
The first X30 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:31 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X30 bus?
The last X30 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X30 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Newport Bus sets the fares on the X30. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the X30 bus?
The X30 is operated by Newport Bus.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.