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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Port Talbot?

The distance between Basingstoke and Port Talbot is 157 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Basingstoke to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Basingstoke to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Port Talbot is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Port Talbot train arrive?

Basingstoke to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Port Talbot is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Basingstoke to Port Talbot.

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 1132+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

Basingstoke to Port Talbot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Port Talbot by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 54m
£66–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 508
4h 59m
£34–81
Drive 138 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port Talbotcar 138 mi
2h 30m
£34–49
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
4h 22m
£67–134

Basingstoke to Port Talbot by train

147Weekly Trains

2h 54mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.3 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Port Talbot, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 once daily. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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