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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Port Talbot is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £55 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Reading to Port Talbot?

The distance between Reading and Port Talbot is 142 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £55 - £300.

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

The train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkway takes 1h 57m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Reading to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

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

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

Train or bus from Reading to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Reading to Port Talbot is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £55 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Reading to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Reading to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where does the Reading to Port Talbot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Port Talbot is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Reading to Port Talbot.

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

Reading to Port Talbot - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Port Talbot by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Port Talbot ParkwayLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 57m
£55–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9508
4h 26m
£25–37
Drive 136.6 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Port Talbot136.6 mi
2h 23m
£34–49

Reading to Port Talbot by train

147Weekly Trains

1h 57mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.9 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £55–300 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 twice daily. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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