There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Port Talbot by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
3h 51m£62–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station 9bus 112
6h 45m£34–59Drive 144.2 mi
- Drive from Chester to Port Talbotcar 144.2 mi
3h 7m£36–52Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 38m£59–98
Chester to Port Talbot by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Chester and Port Talbot is 181 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Chester to Port Talbot, including transfers.
Chester to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Port Talbot is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Port Talbot, Wales?
You can take a train from Chester to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station 9
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Chester to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Port Talbot is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Chester to Port Talbot.
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