What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot is to bus via Gorsedd Gardens which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mermaid Quay and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot?

The distance between Cardiff Bay and Port Talbot is 32 miles. The road distance is 34.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot?

The train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway takes 41 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot bus from?

Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Mermaid Quay station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot train from?

Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot is to train which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 55 min.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 station.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot train arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot is 34 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot?

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot ParkwayCardiff Central - Swansea / ...
41 min
£6–15
Bus via Gorsedd Gardens
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Millennium Centre to Gorsedd GardensSky
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8Uk940
1h 39m
£5–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mermaid Quay to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6T1c
55 min
Drive 34.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot34.3 mi
35 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot34.3 mi
35 min
£75–90
Bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5X2
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 5X1
2h 23m

Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 32.2 mi
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Bay, Wales and Port Talbot, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £6–7 and the journey takes 41 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Mermaid Quay to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 twice daily, and the journey takes 55 min.

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