X30 Newport to Cardiff via Gabalfa, Cathays Park
Operated by Newport Bus. First bus 06:31, last bus 19:25. 26 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different X30? 11 other bus routes are numbered X30 elsewhere in the UK — see every X30 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 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.
Route map
All stops on route X30
X30 towards Cardiff
All 12 stops
- 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
All 12 stops
- 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
- Lyceum Tavern (after) Crindau
- Prospect Street (at) Crindau
- Edwin Street (opposite) Crindau
- Friars Walk 14 (Bay 14) Newport
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 13 February 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 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 Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PG0000397/71 · Changes in Cardiff Council · 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 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 PG0000397/71. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.