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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 $15. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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$87 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Port Talbot by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Port Talbot:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Port Talbot costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Port Talbot take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 5 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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