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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Port Talbot is to bus via Queensway Q1 which costs £6 - £14 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall 2 and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 via Queensway Q1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Port Talbot?

The distance between Pontypool and Port Talbot is 55 miles. The road distance is 50.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £20 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Pontypool to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Pontypool to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Town Hall 2 station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Port Talbot is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £20 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus via Queensway Q1, which costs £6 - £14 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Pontypool to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Pontypool to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Market Square 15A station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Port Talbot is 50 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Pontypool to Port Talbot.

Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 1085+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

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

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

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 Cwmbran to Port Talbot ParkwayManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
2h 38m
£20–28
Bus via Queensway Q1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Market Square 15AX24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8Uk940
2h 39m
£7–13
Drive 49.8 mi
1. Drive from Pontypool to Port Talbot49.8 mi
52 min
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Port Talbot49.8 mi
52 min
£100–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15AX24
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9201 / ...
2h 53m
£9–14

Pontypool to Port Talbot by bus and train

70Weekly Services

2h 38mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 55 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cwmbran to Port Talbot Parkway every 3 hours. Tickets cost £20–28 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 via Market Square 15A and Queensway Q1 in around 2h 39m.

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