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 3m.

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 55m.

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 which takes 4h 55m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 55m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 7h 3m.

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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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 Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
4h 55m
£55–198
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 3m
£31–99
Drive 138.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Port Talbotcar 138.6 mi
2h 50m
£34–49
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 1m
£72–176
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 9m
£41–70

Poole to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 181.1 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 3m.

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