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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £4 - £23 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Bristol to Port Talbot?

The distance between Bristol and Port Talbot is 72 miles. The road distance is 70.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £20 - £35.

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

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Port Talbot Parkway takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs once daily.

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

Bristol to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Port Talbot train from?

Bristol to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Bristol to Port Talbot is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £23 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Bristol to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Bristol to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where does the Bristol to Port Talbot train arrive?

Bristol to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Port Talbot is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Bristol to Port Talbot.

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

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

Book your Bristol to Port Talbot bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 1089+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

Bristol to Port Talbot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Port Talbot by train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 22m
£20–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 202
2h 5m
£4–23
Drive 69.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Port Talbotcar 69.8 mi
1h 17m
£17–24
Train via Bristol Parkway
1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 49m
£18–36

Bristol to Port Talbot by train

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 71.2 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Port Talbot Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £11–23 and the journey takes 2h 5m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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