There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Port Talbot by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car
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Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best- Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 14m£49–134Train, ferry
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
- Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
13h 50m£132–237Car ferry, train
- Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
15h 27m£105–159Bus, ferry, train
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus 740
- Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
- Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
15h 31mFly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
4h 44m£49–169Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
- Take the train from Rhoose to Bridgendtrain
- Take the train from Bridgend to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
4h 33m£64–175Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 11m£73–248Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 31m£63–213Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
7h 12m£108–231Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
- Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
7h 47m£106–221Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
- Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 111 / ...
17h 21mCar ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
- Drive from Cairnryan to Port Talbotcar
9h 54m£125–182
Belfast to Port Talbot by train, foot, tram, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Port Talbot is to fly and train which costs £45 - £140 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Port Talbot is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £180.
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 21m.
The distance between Belfast and Port Talbot is 370 miles.
The best way to get from Belfast to Port Talbot without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 50m and costs £130 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Belfast to Port Talbot, including transfers.
Belfast to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.
Belfast to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
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There are 1107+ hotels available in Port Talbot.
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 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–85
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £22–85
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £22–85
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £22–85
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–130
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £24–130
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £18–75
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £18–75
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–110
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £20–85
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–150
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Pembroke Dock to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–60
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £60–85
Train from Bridgend to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–20
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
Train from Pembroke Dock to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–50
Train from Rhoose to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bridgend to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–95
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lordswood Rd to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £34–40
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £160–190
- On Foot
- £35–45
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