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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Port Talbot is to fly and train which costs £55 - £220 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Port Talbot is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 via Buchanan Bus Station and Kingsway GD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Inverness to Port Talbot?

The distance between Inverness and Port Talbot is 519 miles. The road distance is 530.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Port Talbot without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 59m and costs £120 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Inverness to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Inverness to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

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

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Inverness to Port Talbot is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 59m and costs £120 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 38m.

Where does the Inverness to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Inverness to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Port Talbot train arrive?

Inverness to Port Talbot train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Port Talbot is 531 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Inverness to Port Talbot.

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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Inverness to Port Talbot - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness 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 19m
£59–217
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkway
11h 59m
£123–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
3. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8
15h 38m
Drive 527.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Port Talbot527.5 mi
9h 41m
£132–191
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
8h 43m
£72–189
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
7h 56m
£109–289
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
8h 32m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
8h 38m
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
8h 53m
£164–356
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to CreweInverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot ParkwayManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
13h 5m
£134–181
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8
13h 52m
£148–590

Inverness to Port Talbot by train

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11h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 516.1 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Port Talbot Parkway via Haymarket and Crewe in around 11h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 via Buchanan Bus Station and Kingsway GD in around 15h 38m.

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