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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Port Talbot is to train and ferry via Rosslare Harbour which costs £70 - £160 and takes 15h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Port Talbot is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs £75 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.

How far is it from Belfast to Port Talbot?

The distance between Belfast and Port Talbot is 370 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Port Talbot without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 49m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Belfast to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Belfast to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Belfast to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

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

Book your Belfast to Port Talbot bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 368+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

Belfast to Port Talbot - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Port Talbot by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, 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.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 9m
£67–170
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
13h 49m
£125–243
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Crewe - Swansea / ...
16h 12m
£96–207
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 111 / ...
17h 47m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Rhoose to Bridgendtrain
3. Take the train from Bridgend to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
4h 48m
£67–193
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 2m
£108–259
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 27m
£103–229
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
7h 51m
£110–251
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
7h 31m
£103–265
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
4h 39m
£75–195
Train, ferry via Rosslare Harbour
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
15h 11m
£70–152
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Port Talbotcar
9h 54m
£102–182

Belfast to Port Talbot by train, foot, tram, and ferry

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13h 49mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 367.5 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Port Talbot, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Port Talbot. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Port Talbot Parkway. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Port Talbot Parkway via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 13h 49m.

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