How to travel from Cardiff to Port Talbot

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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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Bus

$11

Average price

$8

Average price

Cheapest

1h 6m

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Fastest

36m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 22m

Average total duration

52m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Cardiff to Port Talbot

How to get from Cardiff to Port Talbot by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

National ExpressNX201
11:05AM0h55
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
12:00PMPort Talbot, Heilbronn Way
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:30PM0h50
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
09:20PMPort Talbot, Heilbronn Way
$71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailV62349
10:31AM0h31
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:02AMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Transport for WalesV61554
11:13AM0h32
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:45AMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Transport for WalesL64091
09:53AM0h43
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:36AMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Transport for WalesL64093
12:05PM0h43
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:48PMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:15PM0h50
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
01:05PMPort Talbot, Heilbronn Way
$81One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX201
12:35PM0h55
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
01:30PMPort Talbot, Heilbronn Way
$101One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX201
04:35PM0h55
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
05:30PMPort Talbot, Heilbronn Way
$81One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Port Talbot including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Port Talbot is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Port Talbot is by train with an average journey time of 31m.

Other travel options to Port Talbot take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The distance from Cardiff to Port Talbot is approximately 26 miles (43 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Port Talbot is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Port Talbot:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Port Talbot, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cardiff to Port Talbot with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Port Talbot often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Birmingham, Longford, Stoke Gifford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Port Talbot and these popular destinations at a great price.

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