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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Port Talbot is to bus via Newport which costs £18 - £50 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Port Talbot?

The distance between Liverpool and Port Talbot is 207 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £80 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Liverpool to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Liverpool to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

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

Liverpool to Port Talbot train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Port Talbot is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Liverpool to Port Talbot bus arrive?

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

Where does the Liverpool to Port Talbot train arrive?

Liverpool to Port Talbot train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Port Talbot is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Liverpool to Port Talbot.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Port Talbot?

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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Liverpool to Port Talbot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool to Port Talbot by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to CreweLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot ParkwayManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
5h 23m
£81–114
Bus via Newport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Queensway Q1
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8
8h 16m
£18–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Station550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9111 / ...
7h 5m
£26–64
Drive 161.9 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Port Talbot161.9 mi
3h 37m
£41–59

Liverpool to Port Talbot by train

65Weekly Trains

5h 23mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.5 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Port Talbot, Wales?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Port Talbot Parkway via Crewe in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 5m.

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