What is the distance between Port Talbot and Cardiff?

The distance covered from Port Talbot to Cardiff is 44 km (27 miles).

Bus Port Talbot to Cardiff from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Port Talbot to Cardiff on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	50m	2:25pm	Sophia Gardens	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	1h	1:30pm	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Bus Station (Stand 2)	50m	4:40pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	1h	1:30pm	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	Bus Station (Stand 2)	50m	12:40am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Next departures for Port Talbot to Cardiff on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20am	Port Talbot Bus Station	55m	5:15am	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	3:30am	Port Talbot Bus Station	50m	4:20am	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	Port Talbot Bus Station	55m	2:25am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	3:50am	Bus Station (Stand 2)	50m	4:40am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Port Talbot Bus Station	55m	2:25am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Port Talbot to Cardiff on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Port Talbot Bus Station	50m	5:30am	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	8:20am	Port Talbot Bus Station	45m	9:05am	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	Port Talbot Bus Station	50m	2:35am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	3:50am	Bus Station (Stand 2)	50m	4:40am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Port Talbot Bus Station	50m	2:35am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Port Talbot to Cardiff on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Port Talbot Bus Station	50m	5:30am	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	8:20am	Port Talbot Bus Station	45m	9:05am	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	Port Talbot Bus Station	50m	2:35am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	3:50am	Bus Station (Stand 2)	50m	4:40am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Port Talbot Bus Station	50m	2:35am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:53 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Port Talbot to Cardiff

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

50mAverage Duration

44 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $26	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $47	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 $9

National Express Port Talbot Cardiff recent customer reviews

Cold, wet night bus driver very helpful. Would use this service again

Susan R.

January 3, 2023

Must say a very good trip easy considering there was a international on

June G.

February 4, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Port Talbot to Cardiff by bus

What is the distance between Port Talbot and Cardiff?
The distance covered from Port Talbot to Cardiff is 44 km (27 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$10

11-17

$7

Today

$7

11-19

$7

11-20

$7

11-21

$8

11-22

$8

11-23

$8

The cheapest trip from Port Talbot to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Port Talbot to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $19 for a bus ticket from Port Talbot to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually National Express 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.