How to travel from London to Port Talbot

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Compare train and bus for London to Port Talbot

Omio 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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 157 miles (253 km)

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€66

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€22

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3h 2m

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2h 32m

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30m

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5h 12m

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4h 42m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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from London to Port Talbot

How to get from London to Port Talbot by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Port Talbot is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
11:00AM4h20
London
03:20PMPort Talbot
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:00AM4h20
London
03:20PMPort Talbot
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
11:00AM4h20
London
03:20PMPort Talbot
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
04:30AM7h55
London
12:25PMPort Talbot
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:00PM7h00
London
04:00AMPort Talbot
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:00PM6h15
London
12:15AMPort Talbot
$331One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Port Talbot

Travel to Port Talbot easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Port Talbot.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Port Talbot including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Port Talbot is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Port Talbot:

A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Port Talbot costing on average $49 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from London to Port Talbot is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Port Talbot take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from London to Port Talbot is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Port Talbot is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Port Talbot as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Port Talbot:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Port Talbot Parkway (PTA).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Port Talbot, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Port Talbot by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Port Talbot by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Port Talbot with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from London to Port Talbot often also extend their vacation to go to Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Longford, Stoke Gifford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Port Talbot and these popular destinations at a great price.
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