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How to get fromGlasgow to Port Talbotby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Port Talbot by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    7h 18m
    £152–261

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train
    5h 2m
    £66–173

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus bus 201 / ...
    11h 13m
    £68–143

  4. Drive 377.1 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Port Talbotcar car 377.1 mi
    7h
    £92–133

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    9h 18m
    £290–421

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train
    5h 50m
    £76–192

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train
    6h 11m
    £105–227

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train
    6h 36m
    £135–330

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train
    6h 59m
    £112–236

Glasgow to Port Talbot by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Port Talbot, Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Port Talbot Parkway via Crewe in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 11h 13m.

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