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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £28 - £85 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Port Talbot is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Scotland to Port Talbot?

The distance between Scotland and Port Talbot is 414 miles. The road distance is 379.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £80 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Scotland to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Scotland to Port Talbot bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

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

Scotland to Port Talbot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Scotland to Port Talbot is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £85 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Scotland to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Scotland to Port Talbot bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Scotland to Port Talbot train arrive?

Scotland to Port Talbot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Port Talbot is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Scotland to Port Talbot.

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

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

Book your Scotland to Port Talbot bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

Scotland to Port Talbot - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Port Talbot by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Glasgow Central to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot ParkwayManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
7h 48m
£84–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8
11h 21m
£29–84
Drive 377.1 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port Talbot377.1 mi
6h 57m
£92–133
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
5h 9m
£58–128
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newport (S Wales)Glasgow Central - Plymouth
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9201 / ...
10h 28m
£204–631
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
4h 49m
£53–119
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
2. Take the train from Rhoose to Bridgend
3. Take the train from Bridgend to Port Talbot Parkway
5h 15m
£76–190
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
5h 11m
£101–221
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
5h 12m
£61–198
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
6h 18m
£80–204

Scotland to Port Talbot by train

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7h 48mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 411.4 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Port Talbot Parkway via Crewe in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 11h 21m.

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