What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 which costs £9 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Cardiff Bay (Water)?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 and arriving at Prospect Place via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Cardiff Bay (Water)?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The distance between Port Talbot and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 34 miles. The road distance is 35.4 miles.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £14 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus from?

Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station 9.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) train from?

Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to train which takes 56 min and costs £14 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) train arrive?

Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) is 35 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water).

Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay (Water)?

There are 1759+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay (Water).

Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
56 min
£14–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
1h 36m
£9–15
Drive 35.2 mi
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water)car 35.2 mi
45 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water)taxi 35.2 mi
45 min
£150–190
Bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 7 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2h 20m
£9

Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train and bus

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Distance: 33.7 mi
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £11–18 and the journey takes 43 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 55 min.

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