- Recommended
Margam Stone Museum
Museum on the Margam estate covering local history, archaeology and the Talbot family. A strong introduction to Port Talbot and wider Neath Port Talbot heritage.
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Port Talbot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Port Talbot will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 31 buses that leave London for Port Talbot on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 253 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 5 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX508
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX508
NX509 · NX112
NX507 · NX201
NX032 · NX201
NX509 · NX112Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Port Talbot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Port Talbot:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Port Talbot costing on average €72.
Other travel options to Port Talbot take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €49. The journey takes 4h 57m versus 3h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Port Talbot buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:00 PM London | 5h30 | 10:30 PM Port Talbot | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM London | 5h20 | 10:50 PM Port Talbot | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM London | 7h00 | 4:00 AM Port Talbot | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
NX025 · NX201 | 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 12:00 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 1:05 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX201 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX201 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX201 | 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h10 | 3:30 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
NX507 · NX201 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 3:30 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
NX508 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 4:20 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 · NX112 | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h15 | 5:45 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
NX509 · NX112 | 12:55 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h50 | 5:45 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX202 | 1:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h55 | 7:15 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
NX507 · NX202 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 7:15 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX201 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 7:45 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h25 | 8:25 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
NX444 · NX201 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 7:45 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h20 | 9:20 PM Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London to Port Talbot run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Port Talbot — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Port Talbot trip today.
Museum on the Margam estate covering local history, archaeology and the Talbot family. A strong introduction to Port Talbot and wider Neath Port Talbot heritage.
Heritage centre interpreting the life and work of actor Richard Burton in nearby Pontrhydyfen. Worth visiting for film fans and local cultural history.
Volunteer-run heritage attraction preserving South Wales mining history with displays and restored equipment. A rewarding specialist museum nearby.
Large country park with deer park, trails, lakes and heritage sites. The area's top all-round destination for scenery, walking and history.
Forest park with mountain biking, walking and river scenery. One of the most popular active outdoor areas within easy reach of Port Talbot.
Wide sandy beach and seafront popular for walks, views and sunsets. A classic Port Talbot stop with easy access and strong local appeal.
A rich Welsh fruit loaf served sliced and buttered. It is a beloved tea-time staple across South Wales and a traditional local comfort food.
Slow-cooked lamb and root vegetable broth, long linked with Welsh farm kitchens. It is hearty, warming and closely associated with local food heritage.
Seaweed purée traditionally cooked with oats and served at breakfast. It is one of Wales’s most distinctive foods and reflects the nearby coast.
Popular Indian restaurant in Port Talbot, known for dependable curries, friendly service and a smart but casual setting.
Established seafront café and restaurant at Aberavon Beach, known for breakfasts, lunches and relaxed coastal views.
Well-known pub restaurant near the waterfront, serving grills, classics and drinks in a family-friendly modern chain setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than major cities, while local transport is fairly priced for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis; cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot -> Port Talbot Parkway, Port Talbot
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Port Talbot by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Port Talbot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Port Talbot buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Port Talbot bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: The Crown Rivers (in the station), Giraffe (in the station), Wagamama (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals and departures areas.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way. ATMs are available at Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way.
Ticket office support is available at Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way.
Available at Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way: Station is accessible with ramps and flat surfaces.
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