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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Port Talbot is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff 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 to Port Talbot?

The distance between Cardiff and Port Talbot is 32 miles. The road distance is 33.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £16.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Port Talbot is to train which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £22 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Cardiff to Port Talbot bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Port Talbot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Port Talbot is 33 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Cardiff to Port Talbot.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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Cardiff to Port Talbot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff 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
£6–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8Uk940
50 min
£3–22
Drive 33 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port Talbot33 mi
36 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Port Talbot33 mi
36 min
£70–90

Cardiff to Port Talbot by train

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41 minAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 32.2 mi
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Cardiff, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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