What is the distance between Cardiff and Port Talbot?

Cardiff and Port Talbot are 27 miles (44 km) apart.

Bus Cardiff to Port Talbot from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on October 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:50pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	7:45pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Cheapest
10:05pm	Sophia Gardens	45m	10:50pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
12:35pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	1:25pm	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on October 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:10pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	6:05pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Cheapest
10:00pm	Sophia Gardens	45m	10:45pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
12:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	1:15am	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags

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

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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 the good way to reach Port Talbot. The journey takes about 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

32mAverage Duration

28 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $18	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $33	Average Duration32m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Bus Cardiff to Port Talbot: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$9

Average bus trip duration50m

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance28 miles (44 km)

Latest bus departure10:45pm

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National Express

4/529,666 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29666 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $7

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

3.5/511,017 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Cardiff to Port Talbot Bus

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$5

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$5

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$5

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$6

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$6

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$6

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$7

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$7

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Port Talbot was searched and found on Oct 23, 2025 with a price of $5

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 $5 to $17 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 $6 which is on 2025-10-24.

Usually FlixBus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cardiff and Port Talbot!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cardiff to Port Talbot.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cardiff to Port Talbot that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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