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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot is to bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11 which costs £6 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot is to train which takes 30 min and costs £10 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway 6. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Port Talbot is 32 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £10 - £24.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

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

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

Train or bus from Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot is to train which takes 30 min and costs £10 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway 6 station.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot is 33 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot.

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

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Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
30 min
£10–24
Bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5bus X2
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11 to Port Talbot Bus Station 5bus X1
2h 1m
£6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Port Talbot Parkway 6bus T1c
1h 5m
Drive 32.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbotcar 32.9 mi
37 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbottaxi 32.9 mi
37 min
£140–180
Bus via Talbot Street
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Port Talbot Bus Station 9bus 201 / ...
1h 26m
£7–12

Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 32.2 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 30 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Port Talbot Parkway 6 twice daily, and the journey takes 1h.

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