Bus from Port Talbot to Margam
5 direct routes · 5–16 min · first bus 06:32, last bus 18:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Margam as of 09:28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | First South & West Wales | ~16 min | 21 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 08:22 | 18:23 | Health Centre (o/s) | Tollgate Park (o/s) | Taibach |
| X1 | First South & West Wales | ~6 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:32 | 18:03 | Plaza (nr) | Twelve Nights (before) | Taibach |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 909, 83, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 909 | Wilkins Travel (Port Talbot) | ~5 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:55 | 09:15 | Connaught Street (before) | Tollgate Park (nr) | — |
| 83 | First South & West Wales | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:21 | 08:21 | Plaza (nr) | Twelve Nights (before) | Taibach |
| 7 | Ridgways Coaches | ~6 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 09:48 | 09:48 | Plaza (nr) | Twelve Nights (before) | Taibach |
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 87 bus, X1 bus, 909 bus, 83 bus or 7 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Port Talbot to Margam?
5 routes run directly from Port Talbot to Margam: the 87 (First South & West Wales), the X1 (First South & West Wales), the 909 (Wilkins Travel (Port Talbot)), the 83 (First South & West Wales), the 7 (Ridgways Coaches). The most frequent is the 87, 21 times each weekday — board at Health Centre (o/s) and get off at Tollgate Park (o/s), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Port Talbot to Margam?
Between 5 minutes on the 909 and 16 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 Port Talbot to Margam?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:32 and the last around 18:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Port Talbot to Margam?
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.