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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Port Talbot is to train and bus which costs £23 - £80 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Scunthorpe and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Scunthorpe station to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Scunthorpe and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Port Talbot?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Port Talbot is 269 miles. The road distance is 242.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Port Talbot without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 51m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Scunthorpe to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Scunthorpe to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

Scunthorpe to Port Talbot train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scunthorpe station.

Train or bus from Scunthorpe to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Port Talbot is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 51m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Scunthorpe to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Port Talbot train arrive?

Scunthorpe to Port Talbot train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Scunthorpe to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Scunthorpe to Port Talbot is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Scunthorpe to Port Talbot.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
5h 51m
£97–205
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Meadowhall
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Queensway Q1
4. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8
9h 45m
£24–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station152
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9111 / ...
8h 10m
£31–64
Drive 241.3 mi
1. Drive from Scunthorpe to Port Talbot241.3 mi
4h 14m
£61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to StockportCleethorpes - Stockport / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Port Talbot ParkwayManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
6h 54m
£93–138

Scunthorpe to Port Talbot by train

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 267.2 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Port Talbot Parkway via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 10m.

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