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 to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Turf Square and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

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 50m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Port Talbot?

The distance between Caernarfon and Port Talbot is 252 miles. The road distance is 148.5 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 train which takes 6h 50m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m 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 Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Turf Square station.

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 50m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Caernarfon to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.

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 1180+ 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 train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
6h 50m
£96–184
Drive 147.7 mi
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1. Drive from Caernarfon to Port Talbotcar 147.7 mi
3h 36m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus T1c
7h 32m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
7h 55m

Caernarfon to Port Talbot by bus and train

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Distance: 250.2 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Port Talbot Parkway via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Cardiff Central in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turf Square to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 32m.

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