How to travel from Port Talbot to London

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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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $66.

Distance: 157 miles (253 km)

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$89

Average price

$26

Average price

Cheapest

3h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 16m

Average total duration

4h 46m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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Great Western Rail

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Port Talbot to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

National ExpressNX507
08:20AM4h45
Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way
01:05PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$421One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX202 · NX509
01:45AM5h05
Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way
06:50AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$331One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailV62335 · GW178100 · L16827
08:54AM3h16
Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
12:10PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$961One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Transport for WalesV61569+Great Western RailGW177700 · L16829
09:49AM3h20
Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
01:09PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$971One-way
2 transfers
Transport for WalesV94034 · AW871300+Great Western RailL16830
10:51AM3h18
Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
02:09PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$971One-way
2 transfers
Transport for WalesV61567+Great Western RailGW176900 · L16831
11:50AM3h19
Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
03:09PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$971One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX508
12:25PM4h40
Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way
05:05PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:40AM6h05
Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way
01:45PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$491One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX202 · NX509
09:40AM5h25
Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way
03:05PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$491One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Port Talbot to London

Travel to London 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 Port Talbot to London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Port Talbot and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Port Talbot to London is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Port Talbot to London costing on average $66 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Port Talbot to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

The distance from Port Talbot to London is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
The average frequency per day from Port Talbot to London is:
  • Around 21 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Port Talbot to London:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Port Talbot to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Port Talbot to London 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 Port Talbot to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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