The average bus between Margam and Cardiff takes 1h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margam 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 Margam and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margam is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 2:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Margam to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Margam station and arriving at Cardiff station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Margam to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.
Margam to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Margam and Cardiff is 41.7 km. The road distance is 56 km.
National Express operates a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 50 min.