There are 3 ways to get from Port Talbot to Bolton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 27m£71–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 57m£37–62Drive 183.7 mi
- Drive from Port Talbot to Boltoncar 183.7 mi
4h 1m£47–67
Port Talbot to Bolton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Bolton is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Bolton is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Port Talbot and Bolton is 213 miles. The road distance is 184.7 miles.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Port Talbot to Bolton, including transfers.
Port Talbot to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station 9.
Port Talbot to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Bolton, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Bolton Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 57m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Port Talbot to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Port Talbot to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Bolton is 185 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Port Talbot to Bolton.
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