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 1h 56m.

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 30m.

Is there a direct train between Margam and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Margam to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

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 6m and costs £16 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m 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.

Where do I catch the Margam to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Margam to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Margam to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £18 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Margam to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margam to Cardiff train arrive?

Margam to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central 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 1712+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 6m
£16–31
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
1h 56m
£6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
1h 30m
£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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Distance: 33.6 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 43 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) 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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