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

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Welshpool is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Welshpool via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Welshpool?

The distance between Port Talbot and Welshpool is 158 miles. The road distance is 104 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Port Talbot to Welshpool, including transfers.

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

Port Talbot to Welshpool bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 station.

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

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

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Welshpool is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Aberystwyth, which costs and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Welshpool bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Welshpool bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Port Talbot to Welshpool train arrive?

Port Talbot to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Welshpool is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Port Talbot to Welshpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 556+ hotels available in Welshpool.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Shrewsburytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 56m
£60–103
Drive 103.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Welshpoolcar 103.4 mi
2h 19m
£26–37
Bus via Aberystwyth
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
5h 55m
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 16m
£59–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Neath station to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
6h 48m

Port Talbot to Welshpool by train

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Distance: 157.4 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Shrewsbury every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 55m.

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