The average bus between Cardiff and Neath Port Talbot takes 1h 46m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Neath Port Talbot. 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 Cardiff and Neath Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Neath Port Talbot at 7:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Neath Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Neath Port Talbot station via Swansea University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Cardiff to Neath Port Talbot bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Neath Port Talbot bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea University station.
The distance between Cardiff and Neath Port Talbot is 44.5 km. The road distance is 72 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea University hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 1h 10m.