What is the cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Port Talbot?

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Port Talbot is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Port Talbot?

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Caernarfon and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon station to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway 6 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Caernarfon and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Caernarfon to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Port Talbot?

The distance between Caernarfon and Port Talbot is 172 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.

How do I travel from Caernarfon to Port Talbot without a car?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Port Talbot without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Caernarfon to Port Talbot?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Caernarfon to Port Talbot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Port Talbot bus from?

Caernarfon to Port Talbot bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Port Talbot train from?

Caernarfon to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.

Train or bus from Caernarfon to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Port Talbot is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Caernarfon to Port Talbot bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Caernarfon to Port Talbot train arrive?

Caernarfon to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Port Talbot is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Caernarfon to Port Talbot.

Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 1168+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

Caernarfon to Port Talbot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Caernarfon to Port Talbot by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Carmarthen stationbus 1
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
6h 17m
Drive 147.7 mi
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1. Drive from Caernarfon to Port Talbotcar 147.7 mi
3h 36m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 18m
£80–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway 6bus T1c
6h 53m

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Distance: 171.1 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Port Talbot, Wales?

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Port Talbot Parkway via Bangor station, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Cardiff Central in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Port Talbot Parkway 6 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 6h 53m.

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