The average bus between Pontardawe and Cardiff takes 4h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontardawe to Cardiff. 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 Pontardawe and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontardawe is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Neath Bus Station Stand 7 and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontardawe to Cardiff? 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 Pontardawe to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Pontardawe station and arriving at Cardiff station via Neath Bus Station Stand 8 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Pontardawe to Cardiff bus services, operated by South Wales Transport, depart from Pontardawe Jubilee station.
Pontardawe to Cardiff bus services, operated by South Wales Transport, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
The distance between Pontardawe and Cardiff is 53.5 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a bus from Pontardawe Jubilee to Cardiff North Road via Neath Bus Station Stand 7 and Swansea University in around 2h 53m.