The average bus between Bath and Pontypool takes 3h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bath to Pontypool. 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 3 hours between Bath and Pontypool. The earliest departure is at 3:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Pontypool at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bath to Pontypool? 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 Bath to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Pontypool station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Bath to Pontypool bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.
Bath to Pontypool bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Park Road station.
The distance between Bath and Pontypool is 59.5 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Park Road via Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 3h 8m.