There are 5 ways to get from Port Talbot to Bideford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 44m£76–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 105
7h 10m£26–49Drive 161 mi
- Drive from Port Talbot to Bidefordcar 161 mi
2h 50m£40–58Train
- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 42m£74–142Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus 317
9h 43m£57–99
Port Talbot to Bideford by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Bideford is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Bideford is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Port Talbot and Bideford is 195 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Bideford without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 44m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Port Talbot to Bideford, including transfers.
Port Talbot to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station 9.
Port Talbot to Bideford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Bideford is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 44m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Bideford, England?
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Brunswick Wharf via Bristol Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Port Talbot to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Port Talbot to Bideford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Bideford is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Port Talbot to Bideford.
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