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

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Blackwood is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Blackwood is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Blackwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Blackwood. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and arriving at Blackwood Miners Institute via Market Square 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Blackwood?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Blackwood. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Bargoed via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Blackwood?

The distance between Port Talbot and Blackwood is 59 miles. The road distance is 40.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Blackwood without a car is to train and line 151 bus which takes 2h 2m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Port Talbot to Blackwood, including transfers.

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

Port Talbot to Blackwood bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

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

Port Talbot to Blackwood train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Blackwood?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Blackwood is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs £14 - £29 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Blackwood bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Blackwood bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Port Talbot to Blackwood train arrive?

Port Talbot to Blackwood train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Blackwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Blackwood is 41 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Port Talbot to Blackwood.

Where can I stay near Blackwood?

There are 1929+ hotels available in Blackwood.

Port Talbot to Blackwood - 5 ways to travel via train, line 151 bus, and car

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

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Train, line 151 bus
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 151 / ...
2h 2m
£23–44
Drive 40.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Blackwoodcar 40.4 mi
47 min
£10–15
Train
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bargoedtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2h 19m
£20–39
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Talbot to Blackwoodtaxi 40.4 mi
47 min
£85–110
Bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Blackwood Miners Institutebus 56
3h 1m
£14–28

Port Talbot to Blackwood by train and bus

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Distance: 58.8 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Blackwood, Wales?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Twyn Gardens via Cardiff Central, Bargoed, and Bargoed Interchange Stand 2 in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Blackwood Miners Institute via Kingsway K14 and Market Square 20 in around 3h 1m.

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