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How to get fromPort Talbot to Dorsetby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Talbot to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Reading

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    1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 36m
    £108–229

  2. Drive 129.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Port Talbot to Dorsetcar car 129.7 mi
    2h 55m
    £32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    8h 45m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    6h 45m
    £35–80

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain train
    7h 19m
    £68–107

  6. Bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    9h 2m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Dorset via Reading, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and South Station in around 8h 45m.

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