Bus from Margam to Port Talbot
6 direct routes · 5–18 min · first bus 06:49, last bus 22:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Port Talbot as of 09:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Margam, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | First South & West Wales | ~18 min | 21 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 08:40 | 18:41 | Tollgate Park (o/s) | Health Centre (opp) | Taibach |
| X1 | First South & West Wales | ~7 min | 18 | Sat 18 · no Sunday buses | 06:49 | 22:33 | Tollgate Park (o/s) | The Legion (o/s) | Taibach |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 82, 909, 901, 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | First South & West Wales | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Tollgate Park (o/s) | Health Centre (opp) | Taibach |
| 909 | Wilkins Travel (Port Talbot) | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:10 | 16:10 | Tollgate Park (nr) | Connaught Street (after) | — |
| 901 | First South & West Wales | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Tollgate Park (o/s) | Health Centre (opp) | Taibach |
| 7 | Ridgways Coaches | ~7 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 10:49 | 10:49 | Tollgate Park (o/s) | The Legion (o/s) | Taibach |
Times are for the first boarding point in Margam 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 87 bus, X1 bus, 82 bus, 909 bus, 901 bus or 7 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Margam to Port Talbot?
6 routes run directly from Margam to Port Talbot: the 87 (First South & West Wales), the X1 (First South & West Wales), the 82 (First South & West Wales), the 909 (Wilkins Travel (Port Talbot)), the 901 (First South & West Wales), the 7 (Ridgways Coaches). The most frequent is the 87, 21 times each weekday — board at Tollgate Park (o/s) and get off at Health Centre (opp), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Margam to Port Talbot?
Between 5 minutes on the 909 and 18 on the 87, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Taibach on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Margam to Port Talbot?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:49 and the last around 22:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Margam 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.