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How to get fromBlackpool to Port Talbotby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Port Talbot by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    5h 49m
    £69–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station 9bus bus 112
    8h 45m
    £44–76

  3. Drive  211.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Port Talbotcar car 211.2 mi
    4h 30m
    £53–76

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    8h 20m
    £72–279

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 11m
    £81–139

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    9h 2m
    £97–213

Blackpool to Port Talbot by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Port Talbot Parkway via Preston and Crewe in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 45m.

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