The average bus between Neath and Pontypool takes 4h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Neath 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 4 hours between Neath and Pontypool. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Pontypool at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea University and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Neath 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 Neath to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Pontypool station via Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Neath to Pontypool bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Swansea University station.
Neath to Pontypool bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Town Hall 2 station.
The distance between Neath and Pontypool is 52.6 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a bus from Neath station to Town Hall 2 via Swansea University, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GH in around 3h 55m.