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 28m£86–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
7h 13m£43–102Drive 183.7 mi
- Drive from Port Talbot to Boltoncar 183.7 mi
4h 1m£45–65
Port Talbot to Bolton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Bolton is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Bolton is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Sophia Gardens and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
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 28m.
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 28m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 28m 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 Stand 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 28m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 13m.
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 £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Shiffnall Street via Sophia Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Port Talbot to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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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