What is the distance between Cardiff and Port Talbot?

The distance between Cardiff and Port Talbot is approximately 44 km (27 miles).

Bus Cardiff to Port Talbot from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Sophia Gardens	50m	10:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Sophia Gardens	45m	10:50pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	Sophia Gardens	50m	9:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	9:15pm	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Sophia Gardens	50m	9:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:15pm	Sophia Gardens	50m	9:05pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:15pm	Sophia Gardens	50m	9:05pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Sophia Gardens	50m	10:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Sophia Gardens	45m	10:45pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	1:15am	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	1:30pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	5:00am	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	1:30pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	1:25pm	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	5:15pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:50pm	Sophia Gardens	45m	10:35pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	1:15am	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	5:00am	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	1:30pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	1:25pm	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	5:30pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:50pm	Sophia Gardens	45m	10:35pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	1:15am	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	5:00am	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	1:30pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	1:25pm	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:14 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Port Talbot

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Port Talbot. The journey takes about 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

32mAverage Duration

44 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $26	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $46	Average Duration32m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $9	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,710 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29710 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $10

National Express Cardiff Port Talbot recent customer reviews

Bus driver amazing polite and on time. Staff at cardiff depot a little condescending mimicking my West accent. Will use Bus bud again.

Mererid Q.

January 3, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,298 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Port Talbot by bus

What is the distance between Cardiff and Port Talbot?
The distance between Cardiff and Port Talbot is approximately 44 km (27 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$7

11-12

$7

Today

$7

11-14

$9

11-15

$7

11-16

$8

11-17

$7

11-18

$7

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Port Talbot was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Port Talbot, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $19 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Port Talbot based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.