Bus from Cardiff to Port Talbot
6 direct routes · about 55 min · first and last bus 17:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Port Talbot as of 08:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cardiff, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | National Express | ~55 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 15 | 04:05 | 01:45 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Bridgend |
| 202 | National Express | ~50 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 16:35 | 00:55 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Bridgend |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~55 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 04:15 | 00:35 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Port Talbot Bus Station 8 | Bridgend |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 112, 507, T1C
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | National Express | ~55 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 16:50 | 16:50 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Bridgend |
| 507 | National Express | ~55 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:10 | 18:10 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | — |
| T1C | Mid Wales Travel | ~55 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 17:15 | 17:15 | Mermaid Quay (opp Bills) | Port Talbot Parkway 6 (at) | Pencoed & Bridgend |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cardiff on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 201 bus, 202 bus, 112 bus or 507 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
6 routes run directly from Cardiff to Port Talbot: the 201 (National Express), the 202 (National Express), the UK940 (FlixBus), the 112 (National Express), the 507 (National Express), the T1C (Mid Wales Travel). The most frequent is the 201, 15 times each weekday — board at Sophia Gardens (nr) and get off at Port Talbot Bus Station 9, about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
Around 55 minutes on the T1C, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bridgend on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 17:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.