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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 13h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Port Talbot is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 via Buchanan Bus Station and Kingsway GD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Ayr to Port Talbot?

The distance between Ayr and Port Talbot is 435 miles. The road distance is 374.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs £95 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Ayr to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Ayr to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

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

Ayr to Port Talbot train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Ayr to Port Talbot is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs £95 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 13h 11m.

Where does the Ayr to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Ayr to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Port Talbot train arrive?

Ayr to Port Talbot train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Port Talbot is 375 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Ayr to Port Talbot.

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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Ayr to Port Talbot - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Ayr to Port Talbot by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
5h 39m
£58–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
3. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8
13h 11m
£37–55
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkway
9h 37m
£98–268
Drive 372.5 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Port Talbot372.5 mi
7h 9m
£93–135
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
7h
£55–160
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
7h 6m
£85–238
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
6h 53m
£80–257
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Port Talbot Parkway
6h 44m
£137–455
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Paddington Station
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Port Talbot Parkway
7h 30m
£100–325
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
5. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
8h 9m
£78–265
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkway
10h 43m
£115–225
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9111 / ...
13h 42m
£43–103

Ayr to Port Talbot by train

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9h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 432.7 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Port Talbot, Wales?

You can take a train from Ayr to Port Talbot Parkway via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 via Buchanan Bus Station and Kingsway GD in around 13h 11m.

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