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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £75 - £200 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Port Talbot is to fly and train which takes 5h 31m and costs £70 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Port Talbot?

The distance between Motherwell and Port Talbot is 402 miles. The road distance is 368.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Port Talbot without a car is to train via Preston which takes 7h 32m and costs £110 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Motherwell to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Motherwell to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Motherwell to Port Talbot is to train via Preston which takes 7h 32m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £200 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Motherwell to Port Talbot bus arrive?

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

Where does the Motherwell to Port Talbot train arrive?

Motherwell to Port Talbot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Motherwell to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Port Talbot is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Motherwell to Port Talbot.

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

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Motherwell to Port Talbot - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
7h 32m
£112–260
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 31m
£70–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
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 / ...
12h 21m
£78–198
Drive 366.2 mi
1. Drive from Motherwell to Port Talbotcar 366.2 mi
6h 44m
£90–129
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Bristol Parkwaytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
8h 56m
£284–413
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
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 9m
£76–193
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 42m
£109–238
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
7h 21m
£112–237
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
7h 4m
£144–351

Motherwell to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 399.2 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Port Talbot Parkway via Preston and Crewe in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Road to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 12h 21m.

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