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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £4 - £9 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Port Talbot is to train which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Wales to Port Talbot?

The distance between Wales and Port Talbot is 32 miles. The road distance is 33.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £16.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Wales to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

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

Wales to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Wales to Port Talbot is to train which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £9 and takes 55 min.

Where does the Wales to Port Talbot bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wales to Port Talbot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wales to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Port Talbot is 33 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Wales to Port Talbot.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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Wales to Port Talbot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Port Talbot by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
31 min
£6–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 201 / ...
55 min
£4–9
Drive 33 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port Talbotcar 33 mi
37 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Port Talbottaxi 33 mi
37 min
£70–90

Wales to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 32.2 mi
Duration: 31 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £14–16 and the journey takes 31 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 55 min. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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