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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Port Talbot is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Poole to Port Talbot?

The distance between Poole and Port Talbot is 182 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Poole to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Poole to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

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

Poole to Port Talbot train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Poole to Port Talbot is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £24 - £110 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Poole to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Poole to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Port Talbot train arrive?

Poole to Port Talbot train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Port Talbot is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Poole to Port Talbot.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway
4h 56m
£59–198
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9201 / ...
6h 59m
£24–101
Drive 138 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Port Talbot138 mi
2h 50m
£34–49
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to ReadingBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Port Talbot ParkwayLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 4m
£79–366
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8Uk940
8h 32m

Poole to Port Talbot by train

106Weekly Trains

4h 56mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Poole to Port Talbot.

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Distance: 181.1 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Port Talbot Parkway via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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