There are 5 ways to get from Wolverhampton to Port Talbot by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 46m£66–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea Universitybus Uk084
6h 39m£18–27Bus via Cardiff
- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp4
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Port Talbot Bus Station 9bus 201 / ...
5h 39m£23–40Drive 123 mi
- Drive from Wolverhampton to Port Talbotcar 123 mi
2h 37m£31–45Train
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Shrewsbury - Milford Haven / ...
4h 7m£54–98
Wolverhampton to Port Talbot by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Wolverhampton to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wolverhampton station to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton Bus Station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Port Talbot is 163 miles. The road distance is 123.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Port Talbot without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 46m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Wolverhampton to Port Talbot, including transfers.
Wolverhampton to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wolverhampton Bus Station.
Wolverhampton to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Port Talbot is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 46m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Cardiff, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Wolverhampton, England and Port Talbot, Wales?
You can take a train from Wolverhampton to Port Talbot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via Sophia Gardens in around 5h 39m.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Port Talbot Bus Station 9
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea University
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Wolverhampton to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Wolverhampton to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wolverhampton to Port Talbot is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Wolverhampton to Port Talbot.
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