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How to get fromRugby to Port Talbotby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train
    4h 6m
    £71–128

  2. Line 85 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Sheriff Street to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 85A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Dale Housebus bus X1
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea Universitybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Port Talbot Bus Station 7bus bus X1 / ...
    8h 19m
    £22–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Port Talbot Bus Station 9bus bus 201 / ...
    5h 52m
    £26–42

  4. Drive  147.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rugby to Port Talbotcar car 147.5 mi
    2h 54m
    £37–53

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train
    4h 19m
    £63–123

Rugby to Port Talbot by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Port Talbot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northcote Road to Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 5h 52m.

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