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

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Dover is to bus which costs £20 - £55 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Dover is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via Queensway Q1 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Dover. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Dover Priory via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Dover?

The distance between Port Talbot and Dover is 258 miles. The road distance is 253.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 34m and costs £65 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Port Talbot to Dover, including transfers.

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

Port Talbot to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

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

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

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Dover?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Dover is to train via London which takes 4h 34m and costs £65 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £55 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Dover bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Port Talbot to Dover train arrive?

Port Talbot to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Dover is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Port Talbot to Dover.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 34m
£66–263
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Roadbus 007
9h 37m
£19–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 to Queensway Q1bus
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminalbus 814 / ...
7h 19m
£20–54
Drive 252.3 mi
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Dovercar 252.3 mi
4h 11m
£62–89
Train
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
5h 22m
£62–278

Port Talbot to Dover by train and subway

122Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Port Talbot to Dover.

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Distance: 256.2 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via Queensway Q1 and London Victoria in around 7h 19m.

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