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

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Swansea is to bus which costs £1 - £6 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Swansea is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £23 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Swansea?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 2 station and arriving at Sainsbury's Quay Parade. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Swansea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Swansea. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Swansea?

The distance between Port Talbot and Swansea is 13 miles. The road distance is 9.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £11.

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

The train from Port Talbot Parkway to Swansea takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Port Talbot to Swansea bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 2.

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

Port Talbot to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Swansea?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Swansea is to train which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £6 and takes 37 min.

Where does the Port Talbot to Swansea bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Swansea bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Sainsbury's Quay Parade station.

Where does the Port Talbot to Swansea train arrive?

Port Talbot to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Swansea is 9 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Port Talbot to Swansea.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Talbot to Swansea by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Swanseatrain Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
28 min
£5–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 2 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus 84 / ...
37 min
£1–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Talbot to Swanseataxi 9.2 mi
15 min
£23–28
Drive 9.2 mi
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Swanseacar 9.2 mi
15 min
£3–4

Port Talbot to Swansea by train

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Distance: 13.2 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 28 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 2 to Sainsbury's Quay Parade every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 37 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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