What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Margam?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Margam is to bus which costs £3 - £11 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Margam?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Margam is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Margam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Margam. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Earl Road via Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Margam?

The distance between Cardiff and Margam is 34 miles. The road distance is 31.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Margam without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Margam without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs £6 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Margam?

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Cardiff to Margam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Margam bus from?

Cardiff to Margam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Margam?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Margam is to train which takes 58 min and costs £6 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £11 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Cardiff to Margam bus arrive?

Cardiff to Margam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Margam?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Margam is 32 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Cardiff to Margam.

Where can I stay near Margam?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Margam.

Cardiff to Margam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Margam by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot ParkwayCardiff Central - Swansea / ...
58 min
£6–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8Uk940
1h 9m
£3–11
Drive 31.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Margam31.3 mi
34 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Margam31.3 mi
34 min
£65–85
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 Pheonix AvenueX1
2h 3m

Cardiff to Margam by train and bus

357Weekly Services

58 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 33.6 mi
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Margam, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £6–7 and the journey takes 42 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–11 and the journey takes 50 min.

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