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Compare train and bus for Port Talbot to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Port Talbot to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Port Talbot to London
Compare the available ways to get from Port Talbot to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Port Talbot to London:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Port Talbot to London costing on average $98.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (2h 45m by train vs 3h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $98 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Port Talbot to London
How to get from Port Talbot to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Port Talbot to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX507
11:40 AM 4h15 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way 3:55 PM London, Earl's Court $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX507
11:40 AM 4h15 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way 3:55 PM London, Earl's Court $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W35202
6:42 PM 2h28 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 9:10 PM London Paddington (PAD) $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G15051
8:42 PM 2h29 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 11:11 PM London Paddington (PAD) $54 1 One-way 0 transfers - W35437
7:38 PM 2h31 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 10:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) $54 1 One-way 0 transfers - W35202+
C37718 · C377266:42 PM 3h21 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 10:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) $55 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX507
11:40 AM 4h40 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX201 · NX509
4:20 AM 5h35 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way 9:55 AM London, Earl's Court $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX202 · NX509
1:30 AM 5h35 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way 7:05 AM London, Earl's Court $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Port Talbot to London:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Port Talbot to London costing on average $98.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Port Talbot and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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