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

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Basingstoke via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Basingstoke?

The distance between Port Talbot and Basingstoke is 157 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Port Talbot to Basingstoke, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Basingstoke is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Basingstoke train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Basingstoke is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Port Talbot to Basingstoke.

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

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Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

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Port Talbot to Basingstoke - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 36m
£69–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
4h 21m
£34–78
Drive 138.1 mi
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Basingstokecar 138.1 mi
2h 32m
£35–50
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain
4h 24m
£66–137

Port Talbot to Basingstoke by train

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.3 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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