How much is the bus ticket from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

The cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Port Talbot start from £5. The average price for this route is around £6. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

The average bus journey time from Cardiff to Port Talbot is 50m, covering a distance of 27 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 45m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Cardiff to Port Talbot route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

The earliest bus departs from Cardiff to Port Talbot at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

A bus journey from Cardiff to Port Talbot produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29871 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cardiff to Port Talbot from £3 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cardiff to Port Talbot on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:40	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	55m	17:35	Bus Station (Stand 2)	Cheapest
Bus	22:00	Sophia Gardens	45m	22:45	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	16:20	Sophia Gardens	55m	17:15	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:25	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	21:15	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	16:20	Sophia Gardens	55m	17:15	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Port Talbot on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	13:25	Bus Station (Stand 2)	Cheapest
Bus	22:05	Sophia Gardens	45m	22:50	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:05	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:25	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	01:15	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	11:05	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Port Talbot on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:10	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	05:00	Bus Station (Stand 2)	Cheapest
Bus	22:05	Sophia Gardens	45m	22:50	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:05	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:25	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	01:15	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	11:05	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Port Talbot on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:10	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	05:00	Bus Station (Stand 2)	Cheapest
Bus	22:05	Sophia Gardens	45m	22:50	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:05	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:25	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	01:15	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	11:05	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Port Talbot on 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:40	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	55m	17:35	Bus Station (Stand 2)	Cheapest
Bus	22:00	Sophia Gardens	45m	22:45	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:05	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:25	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	01:15	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	11:05	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Port Talbot on 7 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:35	Sophia Gardens	55m	17:30	Port Talbot Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:50	Sophia Gardens	45m	22:35	Port Talbot Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:05	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:25	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	50m	01:15	Bus Station (Stand 2)	No tags
Bus	11:05	Sophia Gardens	55m	12:00	Port Talbot Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 08:19 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Port Talbot

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Port Talbot. The journey takes about 34 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

34mAverage duration

28 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £14	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £27	Average duration34m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,871 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.4

Based on 29871 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 Wi‑Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £5

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.

3 January 2017

FlixBus

3.5/512,172 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
The cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Port Talbot start from £5. The average price for this route is around £6. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
The average bus journey time from Cardiff to Port Talbot is 50m, covering a distance of 27 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 45m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Cardiff to Port Talbot route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
The earliest bus departs from Cardiff to Port Talbot at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
A bus journey from Cardiff to Port Talbot produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29871 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

31/01

£4

01/02

£6

Today

£4

03/02

£4

04/02

£3

05/02

£3

06/02

£3

07/02

£3

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Port Talbot was searched and found on 4 Feb 2026 with a price of £3

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 £3 to £11 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 £3, which is on 2026-02-04.

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.