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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Port Talbot
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Port Talbot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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$11 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Port Talbot
How to get from Cardiff to Port Talbot by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Port Talbot is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Port Talbot
Travel to Port Talbot easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Port Talbot.

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Port Talbot:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Port Talbot costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Port Talbot take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Port Talbot as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Port Talbot Parkway (PTA).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Port Talbot by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Mid Wales Travel to go to Port Talbot by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Mid Wales Travel.
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