The average bus between Pontypool and Cardiff Bay takes 1h 48m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay. 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 Pontypool and Cardiff Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypool is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Cardiff Bay at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Greyfriars Road GH and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Pontypool station and arriving at Cardiff Bay station via Greyfriars Road GH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Pontypool to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Town Hall 2 station.
Pontypool to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GH station.
The distance between Pontypool and Cardiff Bay is 27.6 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GH every 3 hours. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 1h 11m.