The average bus between Cardiff and Pontyates takes 4h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 5 times a day between Cardiff and Pontyates. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Pontyates at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea Bus Station Stand B and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Pontyates. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Pontyates station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Cardiff to Pontyates bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Pontyates bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5.
The distance between Cardiff and Pontyates is 77.9 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Gwendraeth Arms via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5, and Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 7m.