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 Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

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 5h 20m.

How far is it from Poole to Port Talbot?

The distance between Poole and Port Talbot is 182 miles. The road distance is 139.4 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 via Southampton which takes 5h 20m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 via Southampton which takes 5h 20m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £130 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Poole to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Poole to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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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Poole to Port Talbot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Southampton
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 20m
£76–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 201 / ...
7h 30m
£26–122
Drive 138.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Port Talbotcar 138.6 mi
2h 50m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 6m
£79–163

Poole to Port Talbot by train

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5h 20mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Poole to Port Talbot.

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Distance: 181.1 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 30m.

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