There are 6 ways to get from Port Talbot to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train via Southampton
best- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train
6h 6m£88–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G18
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
7h 59m£17–34Drive 129.6 mi
- Drive from Port Talbot to Dorsetcar 129.6 mi
2h 55m£33–47Train
- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 40m£63–119Train #2
- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Filton Abbey Woodtrain Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 44m£57–105Train #3
- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
7h 5m£66–123
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Dorset is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Port Talbot and Dorset is 204 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Dorset without a car is to train via Southampton which takes 6h 6m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Port Talbot to Dorset, including transfers.
Port Talbot to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station 9.
Port Talbot to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Dorset is to train via Southampton which takes 6h 6m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Dorset via Cardiff Central, Southampton Central, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Filton Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Port Talbot to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Port Talbot to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Dorset is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Port Talbot to Dorset.
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