X5 Swansea Bus Station ↔ Neath Bus Station
Operated by First South & West Wales. First bus 07:30, last bus 17:15. 19 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.
| Swansea Bus Station Stand F | 09:18 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Campus (opp) | 09:30 | 10:26 | 11:26 | 12:26 | 13:26 | 14:26 | 15:26 | 16:28 | 17:26 |
| Briton Ferry Post Office (nr) | 09:38 | 10:34 | 11:34 | 12:34 | 13:34 | 14:34 | 15:34 | 16:37 | 17:34 |
| Lodge Cross (nr) | 09:42 | 10:38 | 11:38 | 12:38 | 13:38 | 14:39 | 15:39 | 16:42 | 17:38 |
| Neath Bus Station Stand 6 | 09:54 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:51 | 15:54 | 16:55 | 17:59 |
Route map
All stops on route X5
X5 towards Neath Bus Station
- 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
- Briton Ferry Post Office (nr) Briton Ferry
- Hill Street (after) Briton Ferry
- St Clement`s Church (before) Briton Ferry
- Lodge Cross (nr) Briton Ferry
- Cwrt Sart (o/s 55) Court Sart
- Grandison Hotel (nr former) Court Sart
- Furnace Terrace (nr) Penrhiwtyn
- Metal Box (o/s former) Neath
- Castle Bingo (nr) Neath
- Southgate Street (before) Melincryddan
- Windsor Road (o/s former Windsor) Neath
- Alfred Street (Stop 2) Neath
- Neath Bus Station Stand 6 Neath
X5 towards Swansea Bus Station
- Neath Bus Station Stand 6 Neath
- London Road (o/s 107) Neath
- Castle Bingo (opp) Neath
- Metal Box (opp former) Neath
- Westbourne Road (after) Penrhiwtyn
- Grandison Hotel (nr former) Penrhiwtyn
- Station Road (after) Court Sart
- Lodge Cross (nr) Briton Ferry
- St Clement`s Church (opp) Briton Ferry
- Briton Ferry Post Office (adj Post Box) Briton Ferry
- Earlswood (nr) Shelone
- Jersey Marine (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
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 3 May 2026 Operating between Sheffield and Dinnington/Maltby given service number X5 / 216 effective from 03 May 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 3 May 2026 Operating between Sheffield Interchange and Dinnington/Maltby given service number X5 / 216 effective from 03 May 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 23 Feb 2026 Operating between Sailsbury Railway Station, Sailsbury and PEWSEY, NORTH STREET given service number X5 / 651 / X4 effective from 23 February 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025 Operating between Sheffield and Dinnington/Maltby given service number X5 / 216 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 X5 bus?
The first X5 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X5 bus?
The last X5 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 X5 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — First South & West Wales sets the fares on the X5. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the X5 bus?
The X5 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.