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

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff is to bus which costs £4 - £9 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff is to train which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 station and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot 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 34 min.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Cardiff?

The distance between Port Talbot and Cardiff is 32 miles. The road distance is 33 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £16.

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

The train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

Port Talbot to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff is to train which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £9 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Port Talbot to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Port Talbot to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Cardiff is 33 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Port Talbot to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff CentralSwansea - London Paddington / ...
34 min
£6–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
50 min
£4–9
Drive 32.8 mi
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Cardiff32.8 mi
36 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Talbot to Cardiff32.8 mi
36 min
£70–90

Port Talbot to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 32.2 mi
Duration: 34 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £14–16 and the journey takes 34 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 £4–8 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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