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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Rugby to Port Talbot?

The distance between Rugby and Port Talbot is 180 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Rugby to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Rugby to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

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

Rugby to Port Talbot train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Rugby to Port Talbot is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Rugby to Port Talbot bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rugby to Port Talbot train arrive?

Rugby to Port Talbot train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Port Talbot is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Rugby to Port Talbot.

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

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Rugby to Port Talbot - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 85 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
3h 59m
£84–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 112
6h 32m
£33–82
Drive 147.5 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Port Talbotcar 147.5 mi
2h 54m
£36–52
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
4h 20m
£77–140
Line 85 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Sheriff Street to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 85A / ...
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Dale Housebus X1
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Swansea Universitybus
4. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 7bus X1 / ...
8h 23m

Rugby to Port Talbot by train

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.1 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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 3h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 twice daily. Tickets cost £27–70 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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