The average bus between Aberystwyth and Pontyates takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Pontyates. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Aberystwyth and Pontyates. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 4:36 PM which arrives into Pontyates at 6:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Carmarthen station and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 38m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Aberystwyth to Pontyates? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth to Pontyates. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Gwendraeth Arms station via Carmarthen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Aberystwyth to Pontyates bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.
Aberystwyth to Pontyates bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Gwendraeth Arms station.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Pontyates is 74.1 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Gwendraeth Arms via Carmarthen station and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 in around 2h 45m.