The average bus between Neath and Pontypool takes 3h 32m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. 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 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Pontypool at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea University and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 16m • 2 changesWant 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 Swansea University station and arriving at Park Road station via Newport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Neath to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea University station.
Neath to Pontypool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Park Road station.
The distance between Neath and Pontypool is 52.6 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a bus from Neath Bus Station 7 to Park Road via Swansea University, Newport Train Station, and Market Square 16 in around 3h 49m.