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

The cheapest way to get from Margam to Cardiff is to bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margam to Cardiff is to train which takes 33 min and costs £12 - £27.

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 Earl Road and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Margam and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Margam to Cardiff?

The distance between Margam and Cardiff is 32 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 33 min and costs £12 - £27.

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

The train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Margam to Cardiff bus from?

Margam to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Earl Road station.

Where do I catch the Margam to Cardiff train from?

Margam to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), 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 33 min and costs £12 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Margam to Cardiff bus arrive?

Margam to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Margam to Cardiff train arrive?

Margam to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), 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.

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

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

There are 4 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 - London Paddington / ...
33 min
£12–27
Bus
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 17m
£6
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 train

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Distance: 32.2 mi
Duration: 33 min

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 33 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Earl Road to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 in around 2h 17m.

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