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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Port Talbot is to fly and train which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 12m.

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 38m and costs £55 - £220.

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 8 via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.

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 46m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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?

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 1093+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

Belfast to Port Talbot - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Port Talbot by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, 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)BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
5h 12m
£55–149
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway
13h 46m
£109–206
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station740
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Port Talbot Parkway
13h 49m
£96–176
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Port Talbot Parkway
15h 59m
£106–174
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
4h 42m
£69–189
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Rhoose to Bridgend
3. Take the train from Bridgend to Port Talbot Parkway
4h 38m
£59–213
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
6h 8m
£82–299
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
6h 28m
£84–249
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkway
7h 42m
£107–335
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8
18h 53m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Port Talbot
9h 52m
£126–302

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

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13h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 367.4 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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 Great Victoria Street to Port Talbot Parkway via Dublin Connolly, Busáras, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 13h 46m.

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