There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 36m£77–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 112
5h 37m£29–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Port Talbot137.6 mi
2h 24mDrive 137.6 mi
- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbotcar 137.6 mi
2h 24m£34–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Park Streetbus 97A / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
4h 41m£69–117Bus, train via Hereford
- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Park Streetbus 97A / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 51m£55–112
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Port Talbot is 158 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Port Talbot, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Port Talbot Parkway via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Parkway in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 twice daily. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- NX West Midlands
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Port Talbot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port Talbot.
There are 1162+ hotels available in Port Talbot.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Port Talbot. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.























