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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 $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. 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 $23, while a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m 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 $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Port Talbot to London costing on average $91.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
You'll arrive about 45m sooner (2h 38m by train vs 3h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $91 compared to roughly $84 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.
NX50812:40 PM4h15Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way4:55 PMLondon, Earl's Court$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX50812:40 PM4h15Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way4:55 PMLondon, Earl's Court$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W352118:15 AM2h58Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)11:13 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$961One-way0 transfers
Other options
W352465:08 PM3h06Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)8:14 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$641One-way0 transfers
W354454:08 PM3h07Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)7:15 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$641One-way0 transfers
W354467:08 PM3h09Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)10:17 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$641One-way0 transfers
NX5077:35 AM4h20Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way11:55 AMLondon, Earl's Court$171One-way0 transfers
NX202 · NX5091:45 AM4h45Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way6:30 AMLondon, Earl's Court$191One-way1 transfer
NX5077:35 AM4h45Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way12:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Port Talbot to London:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Port Talbot to London costing on average $91.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
- Around 23 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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