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Cardiff to Port Talbot Coach Timetable

Coach from Cardiff to Port Talbot: Journey Information

There are 15 intercity coaches per day from Cardiff to Port Talbot. Traveling by coach from Cardiff to Port Talbot usually takes around 52 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 45 minutes.

Distance27 mi (44 km)
Shortest duration0h 45m
Cheapest priceRON 30.68
Trips per day15
Most frequent serviceNational Express
Coach lines1

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What coach companies travel from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cardiff to Port Talbot. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express150h 53mRON 38.71
  • Book National Express from Cardiff to Port Talbot from RON 31. There are 15 National Express schedules from Cardiff to Port Talbot and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Port Talbot. In Cardiff, National Express departs to Port Talbot from 2 Sophia Cl and no other station. In Port Talbot, National Express arrives at Bus Station and no other station.

    An average trip on National Express from Cardiff to Port Talbot takes 0 hours and 53 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Port Talbot in 0 hours and 45 minutes .

    On weekends, National Express offers 15 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Port Talbot.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Cardiff to Port Talbot

The coach takes an average of 52 minutes to cover the 27 miles from Cardiff to Port Talbot. However, the fastest coach only takes 45 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Because many passengers travel from Cardiff to Port Talbot at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first coach leaves at 11:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Cardiff to Port Talbot, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 15 scheduled coaches that travel from Cardiff to Port Talbot every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Cardiff to Port Talbot without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Cardiff to Port Talbot; ticket prices start at RON 75.04.

City Information

Cardiff

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Cardiff is the capital of Wales, as well as its largest city. Although the city was initially founded as a Roman fort, Cardiff has glided effortlessly into the 21st century, offering tourists a diverse mix of old and new.

Looking to explore the city's history? Cardiff Castle at the heart of the city makes for an exciting day out, where visitors can learn about the fascinating 2,000 years of history that the castle represents.

If the castle gets you in the mood to explore more history, the St Fagans National Museum of History will surely satisfy your historical appetite. As one of Europe's leading open-air museums, the museum offers historical attractions that detail history back to the Celtic era.

For those seeking a more modern experience, Cardiff boasts a fantastic selection of shops and cafes, with Cardiff Central Market as the top choice for retail therapy.

Cardiff has excellent transport links, making it an easy place to visit no matter where you're coming from. Cardiff Airport provides access for visitors traveling from off the island, while high-speed rail services make access to and from London simple. Cardiff Central Station also offers direct routes from Bristol, Bath, Manchester, Nottingham, as well as other main cities and towns.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Cardiff?

Main departure station: 2 Sophia Cl

Most coaches depart from the main station in Cardiff.

All coach stations in Cardiff:

  • 2 Sophia Cl

Where does the coach arrive in Port Talbot?

Main arrival station: Bus Station

All coaches from Cardiff arrive at one main station in Port Talbot.

Coach stations in Port Talbot:

  • Bus Station

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