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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Leicester to Port Talbot?

The distance between Leicester and Port Talbot is 189 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Leicester to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Leicester to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

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

Leicester to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Leicester to Port Talbot is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Leicester to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Leicester to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Port Talbot train arrive?

Leicester to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Port Talbot is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Leicester to Port Talbot.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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Leicester to Port Talbot - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Port Talbot by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
4h 22m
£79–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station 9bus 112
6h 30m
£28–46
Drive 162.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Port Talbotcar 162.5 mi
3h 7m
£41–59
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
4h 35m
£71–126
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 48m
£62–121

Leicester to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 188.3 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Port Talbot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 30m.

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