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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Port Talbot is to fly and train which costs £60 - £230 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Port Talbot is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs £60 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Cumming Street and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Forres to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Edinburgh Waverley and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Forres to Port Talbot?

The distance between Forres and Port Talbot is 529 miles. The road distance is 533.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 13h 2m and costs £120 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Forres to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Forres to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Cumming Street station.

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

Forres to Port Talbot train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Forres station.

Train or bus from Forres to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Forres to Port Talbot is to train which takes 13h 2m and costs £120 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 19m.

Where does the Forres to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Forres to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where does the Forres to Port Talbot train arrive?

Forres to Port Talbot train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Forres to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Port Talbot is 533 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Forres to Port Talbot.

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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

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

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
5h 32m
£65–227
Train
1. Take the train from Forres to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkway
13h 2m
£126–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8
17h 19m
Drive 530.1 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Port Talbot530.1 mi
9h 48m
£132–191
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
7h 22m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
8h 3m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Port Talbot Parkway
9h 2m
£165–354
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkway
13h 19m
£126–370
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leys Road to Union Square Bus StationM96
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
14h 10m
£258–804

Forres to Port Talbot by train

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13h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 525.9 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Forres to Port Talbot Parkway via Edinburgh Waverley and Crewe in around 13h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumming Street to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 17h 19m.

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