South & West Wales | First Bus (2024)

Due to the Wales Airshow taking place in Swansea, some services will need to divert. If your service is not required to divert, please still expect disruption due to increased city centre traffic.

Friday, 5th July, from 12:00 (midday)

Service 1- Journeys toward Mumbles will be diverted via Uplands and Sketty, therefore stops between Swansea Bus Station and Sketty Lane will not be served. Journeys returning to Swansea will operate via Oystermouth Road rather than the usual Guildhall and St Helen's Road route.

Service 2- Journeys toward Mumbles will be diverted via Uplands and Sketty, therefore stops between Swansea Bus Station and Sketty Lane will not be served. Journeys returning to Swansea will operate via Oystermouth Road rather than the usual Guildhall and St Helen's Road route.

Service 3A- Journeys toward Mumbles will be diverted via Uplands and Sketty, therefore stops between Swansea Bus Station and Sketty Lane will not be served. Whilst the stops inside Singleton Campus and Singleton Hospital will not be served, buses will stop outside Singleton Hospital on Sketty Lane. Journeys returning to Swansea will operate via Oystermouth Road rather than the usual Guildhall and St Helen's Road route.

Service 4-Services between Swansea Bus Station and Singleton Hospital will be suspended. Customers travelling to Singleton Hospital and Singleton Campus can use service 3A instead.

Saturday, 6th July, all day

Service 1- Journeys toward Mumbles will be diverted via Uplands and Sketty, therefore stops between Swansea Bus Station and Sketty Lane will not be served. Journeys returning to Swansea will also be diverted via Sketty and Uplands, meaning stops between Sketty Lane and Swansea Bus Station will not be served.

Service 2- Journeys toward Mumbles will be diverted via Uplands and Sketty, therefore stops between Swansea Bus Station and Sketty Lane will not be served. Journeys returning to Swansea will also be diverted via Sketty and Uplands, meaning stops between Sketty Lane and Swansea Bus Station will not be served.

Service 3A- Journeys toward Mumbles will be diverted via Uplands and Sketty, therefore stops between Swansea Bus Station and Sketty Lane will not be served. Journeys returning to Swansea will also be diverted via Sketty and Uplands, meaning stops between Sketty Lane and Swansea Bus Station will not be served.Whilst the stops inside Singleton Campus and Singleton Hospital will not be served, buses will stop outside Singleton Hospital on Sketty Lane.

Service 14 - Journeys toward Pennard will be diverted via Uplands and Sketty, therefore stops between Swansea Bus Station and Sketty Lane will not be served. Journeys returning to Swansea will also be diverted via Sketty and Uplands, meaning stops between Sketty Lane and Swansea Bus Station will not be served.Whilst the stops inside Singleton Campus and Singleton Hospital will not be served, buses will stop outside Singleton Hospital on Sketty Lane.

Service 38 - Service will operate as normal but may be subject to short notice changes that will depend on traffic in to and out from Swansea City Centre. In the event of severe delays becoming likely, journeys will terminate at Fabian Way Park & Ride, where customers will be able to change onto the 51 service.

Service 84 -Service will operate as normal but may be subject to short notice changes that will depend on traffic in to and out from Swansea City Centre. In the event of severe delays becoming likely, journeys will terminate at Fabian Way Park & Ride, where customers will be able to change onto the 51 service.

Service X1 -Service will operate as normal but may be subject to short notice changes that will depend on traffic in to and out from Swansea City Centre. In the event of severe delays becoming likely, journeys will terminate at Fabian Way Park & Ride, where customers will be able to change onto the 51 service.

Service X5 -Service will operate as normal but may be subject to short notice changes that will depend on traffic in to and out from Swansea City Centre. In the event of severe delays becoming likely, journeys will terminate at Fabian Way Park & Ride, where customers will be able to change onto the 51 service.

Service X7 -Service will operate as normal but may be subject to short notice changes that will depend on traffic in to and out from Swansea City Centre. In the event of severe delays becoming likely, journeys will terminate at Fabian Way Park & Ride, where customers will be able to change onto the 51 service.

Sunday, 7th July, all day

Service 2A- Journeys toward Mumbles will be diverted via Uplands and Sketty, therefore stops between Swansea Bus Station and Sketty Lane will not be served. Journeys returning to Swansea will also be diverted via Sketty and Uplands, meaning stops between Sketty Lane and Swansea Bus Station will not be served.Whilst the stops inside Singleton Campus and Singleton Hospital will not be served, buses will stop outside Singleton Hospital on Sketty Lane.

Service 3A- Journeys toward Mumbles will be diverted via Uplands and Sketty, therefore stops between Swansea Bus Station and Sketty Lane will not be served. Journeys returning to Swansea will also be diverted via Sketty and Uplands, meaning stops between Sketty Lane and Swansea Bus Station will not be served.Whilst the stops inside Singleton Campus and Singleton Hospital will not be served, buses will stop outside Singleton Hospital on Sketty Lane.

Service 4A- Services between Swansea Bus Station and Singleton Hospital will be suspended. Customers travelling to Singleton Hospital and Singleton Campus can use services 2A and 3A instead.

Service 38 - Service will operate as normal but may be subject to short notice changes that will depend on traffic in to and out from Swansea City Centre. In the event of severe delays becoming likely, journeys will terminate at Fabian Way Park & Ride.

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South & West Wales | First Bus (2024)

FAQs

Can I pay by card on the bus in Wales? ›

On some bus services, you can pay for your journey by 'tapping on' and 'tapping off' with a contactless payment card or device. It can save you time and money when travelling.

How do I contact First bus Swansea? ›

You can call us on 0345 646 0707 and our lines are open from 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday. Our quieter times are usually between 11am and 3pm so you may prefer to call then, as there will be less of a wait to speak to one of our Customer Service advisors.

What bus company operates in Cardiff? ›

Cardiff Bus is the dominant bus operator in Cardiff and also serves Penarth, Sully, Barry and Llantwit Major.

Can you pay by card on Swansea bus? ›

You can now pay for your bus trip with a contactless card in Swansea Bay.

What happens if I don't tap off on the bus? ›

If you forget to tap off you will be charged the full fare to the end of that route.

Can I use my bank card on the bus? ›

Contactless cards

If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You'll pay an adult rate fare.

Are Cardiff buses 24 hours? ›

With buses running 24/7 on some routes and a variety of ticket options available, including contactless payment, it's easy to get around our wonderful city. The Cardiff Bus app is a convenient way to find out everything you need to know about using the bus and buying mobile tickets.

How many bus stops are in Cardiff? ›

The Cardiff Bus has 57 bus routes in Wales with 1402 bus stops.

What happened to Cardiff Bus station? ›

Cardiff's new bus station officially opens on Sunday, nine years since the old one was demolished. Passengers in the Welsh capital have gone without a bus station since 2015, instead having to use various bus stops located in and around the city centre.

How much is a day ticket in Wales? ›

DayWhere to buy
Adult£6.00Tap On, Tap Off, from the driver or First Bus app
Child*£4.00From the driver or First Bus app
16-21 Year old**£4.00From the driver or First Bus app
Group£15.00From the driver or First Bus app

Are bus fares capped in Wales? ›

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The cap will remain for bus services outside London until October 31 after which it will increase to £2.50 until November 30 2024 before fares are reviewed, the Department for Transport (DfT) said.

How do I pay my bus with my bank card? ›

Please take out your contactless bank card from your bag or wallet and tap on the fare reader at the train gantry or on the bus at the points of boarding and alighting. The fare reader will display “Bank Card Usage”. You are encouraged to view your travel transaction history via the SimplyGo app.

Do Cardiff buses accept cards? ›

You can place your card or smart device on or just above the ticket machine reader. Please only do this once you have told the driver which ticket you would like.

Is there free bus travel in Wales? ›

If you are aged 60 or over or have a disability, you are eligible for free travel in Wales through the Concessionary Bus Pass scheme. You can apply for your bus pass on the Transport for Wales website or ask a friend, family member or someone you trust to apply online on your behalf.

What happens if you don't tap out on a bus? ›

You'll be charged the Single fare to the end of the journey of the bus you were travelling on - so please remember to 'Tap off'! We all make mistakes, so if you need any assistance let us know.

Why doesn't my card work on the bus? ›

Your card may be or is due to expire and has been replaced by your card issuer. Your card may have recently been replaced by your card issuer but not yet activated. Your card may have been reported as lost or stolen and been cancelled by your card issuer.

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