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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via London Victoria and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Margate to Port Talbot?

The distance between Margate and Port Talbot is 272 miles. The road distance is 255.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Margate to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Margate to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

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

Margate to Port Talbot train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Margate to Port Talbot is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Margate to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Margate to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Margate to Port Talbot train arrive?

Margate to Port Talbot train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Port Talbot is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Margate to Port Talbot.

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 43m
£124–225
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sophia Gardensbus 509 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Port Talbot Bus Station 9bus 201 / ...
8h 47m
£38–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Port Talbot Bus Stationbus Uk940
7h 50m
£77–128
Drive 253.6 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Port Talbotcar 253.6 mi
4h 18m
£63–91
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
8h 3m
£336–1,210

Margate to Port Talbot by train and subway

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Distance: 269.9 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Port Talbot Parkway via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 47m.

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