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

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £15.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 and arriving at Mermaid Quay. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

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

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 Bay?

The distance between Port Talbot and Cardiff Bay is 32 miles. The road distance is 34.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £15.

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

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 Bay bus from?

Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 station.

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

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

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 56 min.

Where does the Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Mermaid Quay station.

Where does the Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay is 34 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

There are 1512+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay 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
£6–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Mermaid QuayT1c
56 min
Drive 34.3 mi
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay34.3 mi
35 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay34.3 mi
35 min
£75–90

Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay by train

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Distance: 32.2 mi
Duration: 34 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £14–15 and the journey takes 34 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Mermaid Quay once daily, and the journey takes 56 min.

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