What is the distance between Cardiff and Port Talbot?

Cardiff and Port Talbot are 27 miles (44 km) apart.

Bus Cardiff to Port Talbot from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Sophia Gardens	45m	10:50pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	1:25pm	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	1:30pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Sophia Gardens	45m	10:50pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	1:30pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	1:30pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	3:30pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:50pm	Sophia Gardens	45m	10:35pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	1:15am	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:10 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Port Talbot

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Port Talbot. The journey takes about 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

32mAverage Duration

28 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $18	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $32	Average Duration32m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg 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. Travelers 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 $7

National Express Cardiff Port Talbot recent customer reviews

Bus driver amazing polite and on time. Staff at cardiff depot a little condescending mimicking my West accent. Will use Bus bud again.

Mererid Q.

January 3, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

What is the distance between Cardiff and Port Talbot?

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

$6

11/17

$5

Today

$5

11/19

$5

11/20

$6

11/21

$5

11/22

$6

11/23

$5

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Port Talbot was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $14 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Port Talbot based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-19.