The average bus between Neath and Pontypool takes 4h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. 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 3 hours between Neath and Pontypool. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Pontypool at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea University and take an average of 4h 8m. 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 Newport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Neath to Pontypool bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Swansea University station.
Neath to Pontypool bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Park Road station.
The distance between Neath and Pontypool is 52.6 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 7 to Park Road via Swansea University, Newport Train Station, and Market Square 16 in around 3h 51m.