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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Port Talbot is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Poole to Port Talbot?

The distance between Poole and Port Talbot is 223 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Port Talbot without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 13m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Poole to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Poole to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Poole to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Poole to Port Talbot is to train via Reading which takes 5h 13m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Poole to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Poole to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Port Talbot train arrive?

Poole to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Poole to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Port Talbot is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Poole to Port Talbot.

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 13m
£102–195
Drive 136 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Port Talbotcar 136 mi
2h 58m
£34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 201 / ...
7h 1m
£49–124
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 15m
£77–160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 23m
£59–114

Poole to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 221.9 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Port Talbot Parkway via Bournemouth and Reading in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 1m.

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