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

The cheapest way to get from Margam to Cardiff is to bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 which costs £6 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margam to Cardiff is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Margam and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Margam to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Pheonix Avenue and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Margam to Cardiff?

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

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

The best way to get from Margam to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £15 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Margam to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margam to Cardiff bus from?

Margam to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Train or bus from Margam to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Margam to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £15 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £18 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Margam to Cardiff bus arrive?

Margam to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Can I drive from Margam to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Margam to Cardiff is 32 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Margam to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1700+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Margam to Cardiff 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 Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 2m
£15–30
Bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Earl Road to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2h 4m
£6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
1h 53m
£9–18
Drive 31.3 mi
1. Drive from Margam to Cardiffcar 31.3 mi
35 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margam to Cardifftaxi 31.3 mi
35 min
£65–85

Margam to Cardiff by bus and train

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 33.6 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 37 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, 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.

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