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

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £28 - £90 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Garage and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Ilfracombe and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Port Talbot?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Port Talbot is 201 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Port Talbot without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 5m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Ilfracombe to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

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

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

Ilfracombe to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Port Talbot is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 5m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £90 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Port Talbot train arrive?

Ilfracombe to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Port Talbot is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Ilfracombe to Port Talbot.

Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 1151+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 5m
£84–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 202 / ...
7h 48m
£29–88
Drive 151.6 mi
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Port Talbotcar 151.6 mi
3h 14m
£37–54
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
7h 3m
£82–160

Ilfracombe to Port Talbot by bus and train

116Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.5 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from The Bastille to Port Talbot Parkway via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Queen Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 48m.

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