Bus from Port Talbot to Cardiff
6 direct routes · about 56 min · first and last bus 12:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cardiff as of 08:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Port Talbot, 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 | ~60 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 22:40 | 15:20 | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Bridgend |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~55 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 7 | 15:40 | 07:40 | Port Talbot Bus Station 8 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Bridgend |
| 202 | National Express | ~60 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 03:30 | 01:30 | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | — |
| 112 | National Express | ~70 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 11:15 | 11:15 | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Bridgend |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 507 | National Express | ~63 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 11:40 | 11:40 | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | North Road Clinic (o/s) | — |
| T1C | Mid Wales Travel | ~56 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 12:47 | 12:47 | Port Talbot Parkway 6 (at) | Mermaid Quay (opp Tesco) | Bridgend & Pencoed |
Times are for the first boarding point in Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot to Cardiff?
6 routes run directly from Port Talbot to Cardiff: the 201 (National Express), the UK940 (FlixBus), the 202 (National Express), the 112 (National Express), the 507 (National Express), the T1C (Mid Wales Travel). The most frequent is the 201, 9 times each weekday — board at Port Talbot Bus Station 9 and get off at Sophia Gardens (nr), about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Port Talbot to Cardiff?
Around 56 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 Port Talbot to Cardiff?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 12:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Port Talbot to Cardiff?
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.
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