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

The cheapest way to get from Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff is to train which costs £6 - £16 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff is to train which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Neath Port Talbot and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Boarding Kennels and arriving at Kingsway GD via Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Neath Port Talbot and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Neath and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff?

The distance between Neath Port Talbot and Cardiff is 38 miles. The road distance is 36 miles.

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

The best way to get from Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £16.

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

The train from Neath to Cardiff Central takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff bus from?

Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Boarding Kennels station.

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

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

Train or bus from Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff is to train which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff bus arrive?

Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bay Campus station.

Where does the Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff is 36 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
42 min
£6–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boarding Kennels to Bay CampusX7
2. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
1h 39m
Drive 35.7 mi
1. Drive from Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff35.7 mi
1h 7m
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff35.7 mi
1h 7m
£75–95

Neath Port Talbot to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 37.7 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Neath to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £6–8 and the journey takes 42 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boarding Kennels to Kingsway GD via Bay Campus in around 1h 39m.

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