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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 $65.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Port Talbot to London:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Port Talbot to London costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Port Talbot to London:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Port Talbot to London costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 6 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, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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