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 5m.

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 5m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Summer Hill and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 via Bangor Bus Station Stand B and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

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 51m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Port Talbot?

The distance between Holyhead and Port Talbot is 265 miles. The road distance is 176.4 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 51m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Holyhead to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Holyhead to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Summer Hill station.

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 51m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Holyhead to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Holyhead to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bangor Bus Station Stand A.

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 5m 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?

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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 Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
5h 51m
£101–179
Drive 175.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Port Talbotcar 175.3 mi
4h 5m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Summer Hill to Bangor Bus Station Stand Abus 545
2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus T1c
10h 19m

Holyhead to Port Talbot by train

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.9 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Summer Hill to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 via Bangor Bus Station Stand B and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 10h 19m.

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