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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Taibach is to bus via Taibach Post Office which costs £3 - £11 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Taibach is to train which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Taibach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Taibach?

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 31 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Taibach?

The distance between Cardiff and Taibach is 32 miles. The road distance is 32 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Taibach without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £16.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Taibach bus from?

Cardiff to Taibach bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Taibach train from?

Cardiff to Taibach train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Taibach?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Taibach is to train which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h.

Where does the Cardiff to Taibach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Taibach train arrive?

Cardiff to Taibach train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Taibach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Taibach is 32 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Cardiff to Taibach.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Taibach?

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Cardiff to Taibach - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Taibach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
31 min
£6–16
Bus via Taibach Post Office
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8bus Uk940
1h 6m
£3–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus T1c
1h
Drive 31.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Taibachcar 31.9 mi
36 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Taibachtaxi 31.9 mi
36 min
£70–85
Bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5bus X2
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to St Alban's Terracebus X1
2h 12m

Cardiff to Taibach by train

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Distance: 32.2 mi
Duration: 31 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £14–16 and the journey takes 31 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 twice daily, and the journey takes 1h.

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