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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £85 - £210 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Talbot is to fly and train which takes 5h 12m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Port Talbot?

The distance between Edinburgh and Port Talbot is 414 miles. The road distance is 377.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Port Talbot without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 19m and costs £110 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Edinburgh to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

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

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

Edinburgh to Port Talbot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Port Talbot is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 19m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £210 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Port Talbot train arrive?

Edinburgh to Port Talbot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Port Talbot is 377 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Port Talbot.

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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Edinburgh to Port Talbot - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Port Talbot by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 19m
£113–260
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 12m
£64–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 111 / ...
13h 5m
£87–208
Drive 374.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port Talbotcar 374.9 mi
7h 16m
£94–135
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
8h 2m
£254–368
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h
£78–186
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 36m
£106–212
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 28m
£81–230
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 53m
£130–290

Edinburgh to Port Talbot by train

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7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 411.1 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Port Talbot, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Port Talbot Parkway via Crewe in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 5m.

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