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

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Scotland is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Sophia Gardens, Lordswood Rd and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Glasgow Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Scotland?

The distance between Port Talbot and Scotland is 414 miles. The road distance is 379.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £110 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Port Talbot to Scotland, including transfers.

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

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

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

Port Talbot to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Scotland?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Scotland is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Port Talbot to Scotland train arrive?

Port Talbot to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Scotland is 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Port Talbot to Scotland.

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

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Port Talbot to Scotland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Port Talbot to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 18m
£112–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
11h 55m
£53–113
Drive 377.2 mi
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Glasgowcar 377.2 mi
7h 1m
£93–134
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 50m
£57–145
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
4. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
7h 53m
£145–273
Train #2
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
9h 47m
£267–386
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 5m
£64–155
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 52m
£104–206
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 37m
£96–201
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
5h 53m
£106–262
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
5h 49m
£64–224

Port Talbot to Scotland by train

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Distance: 411.4 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Scotland?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Glasgow Central via Crewe in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Buchanan Bus Station via Sophia Gardens, Lordswood Rd, and Newhall St in around 11h 55m.

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