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How to get fromPort Talbot to Rugbyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain train
    3h 36m
    £72–128

  2. Bus, line 85 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 5 to Bay Campusbus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Swansea University to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dale House to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X1
    4. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Streetbus bus 85 / ...
    8h 27m
    £23–34

  3. Bus, line 85 bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    3. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Streetbus bus 85 / ...
    6h 14m
    £26–47

  4. Drive  147 mi

    1. Drive from Port Talbot to Rugbycar car 147 mi
    2h 54m
    £37–53

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain train
    4h 18m
    £64–122

Port Talbot to Rugby by train

Calendar130Weekly Trains
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Rugby via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Church Street via Sophia Gardens and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 6h 14m.

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