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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Port Talbot is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Port Talbot?

The distance between Holyhead and Port Talbot is 265 miles. The road distance is 176.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Holyhead to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Holyhead to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Port Talbot is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Holyhead to Port Talbot train arrive?

Holyhead to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Port Talbot is 176 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Holyhead to Port Talbot.

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

Holyhead to Port Talbot - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Port Talbot by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot ParkwayCardiff Central - Swansea / ...
5h 37m
£61–127
Drive 175.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Port Talbot175.3 mi
4h 3m
£44–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6T1c
9h 24m

Holyhead to Port Talbot by train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 263.9 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Port Talbot, Wales?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 24m.

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