What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 station and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Port Talbot is 86 miles. The road distance is 75.8 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot without a car is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot?

The bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 takes 3h 12m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Port Talbot bus from?

Aberystwyth to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Port Talbot train from?

Aberystwyth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Port Talbot train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Port Talbot is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot?

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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Aberystwyth to Port Talbot - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus T1c
3h 12m
Drive 75.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Port Talbotcar 75.3 mi
1h 49m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 6m
£83–158
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationbus T1c
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 28m
Bus, train via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus T1 / ...
3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
4h 9m
£23–46

Aberystwyth to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 85.5 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Port Talbot, Wales?

Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 once daily, and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Port Talbot Parkway via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 6m.

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