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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Port Talbot is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 29m.

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 29m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Basingstoke to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Basingstoke to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

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 50m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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 29m to drive from Basingstoke to Port Talbot.

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

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

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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 ParkwayLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 50m
£81–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9201 / ...
5h 3m
£30–77
Drive 138 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port Talbot138 mi
2h 29m
£35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9201 / ...
5h 38m
£62–76

Basingstoke to Port Talbot by train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.4 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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 £75–140 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 3m.

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