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

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Dorset is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Dorset?

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 Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Dorset?

The distance between Port Talbot and Dorset is 245 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Dorset without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 37m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Port Talbot to Dorset, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Dorset?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Dorset is to train via Reading which takes 5h 37m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Port Talbot to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Dorset is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Port Talbot to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1595+ hotels available in Dorset.

Port Talbot to Dorset - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Talbot to Dorset 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 / ...
5h 37m
£126–214
Drive 129.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Dorsetcar 129.6 mi
2h 55m
£32–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
8h 9m
£36–62
Train
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 46m
£69–134
Train #2
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
7h 26m
£70–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
9h 10m
£56–140

Port Talbot to Dorset by train and bus

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Distance: 243.8 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Dorset via Reading, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station in around 9h 10m.

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