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

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Bournemouth via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Bournemouth?

The distance between Port Talbot and Bournemouth is 217 miles. The road distance is 140.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 14m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Port Talbot to Bournemouth, including transfers.

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

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

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

Port Talbot to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 4h 14m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Port Talbot to Bournemouth train arrive?

Port Talbot to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Bournemouth is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Port Talbot to Bournemouth.

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 14m
£90–157
Drive 139.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Bournemouthcar 139.5 mi
3h 8m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
6h 28m
£37–62
Train
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4h 51m
£66–136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 7 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
6h 45m
£47–82

Port Talbot to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 216.2 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bournemouth via Reading in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 28m.

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