There are 6 ways to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bridgendtrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Bridgend to Rhoosetrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 43m£11–21Drive 27.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 27.8 mi
41 min£7–10Train, line 304 bus
- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
2h 23m£16–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Port Talbot to Cardiff-CWL27.8 mi
41 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL)taxi 27.8 mi
41 min£60–75Bus, line 304 bus
- Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
2h 41m£10–21
Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Rhoose via Bridgend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Port Talbot and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.9 miles.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £10 - £22.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.
Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £10 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs £10 - £21 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Ceri Avenue via Bridgend, Rhoose, and Rhoose station in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Airport via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bridgend to Rhoose
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Port Talbot to Cardiff-CWL
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
Alpha Taxis Port Talbot
- Phone
- +44 1639 890 000
- Website
- porttalbottaxis.co.uk
Jeff's Taxis Port Talbot
- Phone
- +44 7954 406 252
Marcs Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1639 888 798
- Website
- taxiporttalbot.co.uk
Port Talbot Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1639 897 789
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More Questions & Answers
Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bridgend station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 28 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Port Talbot to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
There are 1555+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Port Talbot and Cardiff Airport (CWL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















