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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £55 - £160 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Manchester Central Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Port Talbot?

The distance between Carlisle and Port Talbot is 312 miles. The road distance is 284.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £90 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Carlisle to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Carlisle to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

Carlisle to Port Talbot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Port Talbot is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £90 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Carlisle to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Carlisle to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Port Talbot train arrive?

Carlisle to Port Talbot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Port Talbot is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Carlisle to Port Talbot.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Port Talbot?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Port Talbot?

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Carlisle to Port Talbot - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlisle to Port Talbot by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
6h 2m
£93–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 201 / ...
9h 36m
£58–152
Drive 283.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Port Talbotcar 283.1 mi
5h 28m
£69–100
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 34m
£84–200
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
6h 41m
£124–214
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 26m
£113–239
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 16m
£94–250

Carlisle to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 310.4 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Port Talbot, Wales?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Port Talbot Parkway via Crewe in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Manchester Central Coach Station and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 36m.

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