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

The cheapest way to get from Slough to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £14 - £50 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Slough to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Slough and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Slough to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Stop B and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Slough and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Slough to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Slough and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Slough to Port Talbot?

The distance between Slough and Port Talbot is 159 miles. The road distance is 156.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Slough to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £55 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Slough to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Slough to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Slough to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Slough to Port Talbot is to train which takes 3h and costs £55 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £50 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Slough to Port Talbot bus arrive?

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

Where does the Slough to Port Talbot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Slough to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Slough to Port Talbot is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Slough to Port Talbot.

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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Slough to Port Talbot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 8 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Slough 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 / ...
3h
£60–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9201 / ...
4h 39m
£14–50
Drive 155.4 mi
1. Drive from Slough to Port Talbot155.4 mi
2h 36m
£40–57
Line 8 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Landmark Place to Heathrow Terminal 58
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kingsway K14201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9201 / ...
6h 23m

Slough to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 158.4 mi
Duration: 3h

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £50–300 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 4h. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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