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

The cheapest way to get from London to Port Talbot is to bus via Cardiff which costs £12 - £50 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Port Talbot is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between London and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from London to Port Talbot?

The distance between London and Port Talbot is 177 miles. The road distance is 177.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £40 - £130.

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

The train from London Paddington to Port Talbot Parkway takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

London to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

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

London to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from London to Port Talbot is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £65 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the London to Port Talbot bus arrive?

London to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where does the London to Port Talbot train arrive?

London to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.

Can I drive from London to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Port Talbot is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from London to Port Talbot.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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London to Port Talbot - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from London to Port Talbot by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 27m
£40–130
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sophia Gardensbus 509 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 201 / ...
5h 7m
£12–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Stationbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 16m
£16–46
Drive 176.6 mi
1. Drive from London to Port Talbotcar 176.6 mi
3h 11m
£44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 507 / ...
4h 20m
£20–65

London to Port Talbot by train

157Weekly Trains

2h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.4 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £40–130 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 3 times a day. Tickets cost £20–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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