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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Port Talbot is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Port Talbot?

The distance between Portsmouth and Port Talbot is 172 miles. The road distance is 159.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Portsmouth to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Portsmouth to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

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

Portsmouth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Port Talbot is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Port Talbot bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portsmouth to Port Talbot train arrive?

Portsmouth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Port Talbot is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Portsmouth to Port Talbot.

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

Book your Portsmouth to Port Talbot train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Portsmouth to Port Talbot?

Book your Portsmouth to Port Talbot bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 1153+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

Portsmouth to Port Talbot - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

How to get fromPortsmouth to Port Talbot

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Port Talbot by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
4h 18m
£74–141
Drive 158.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Port Talbotcar 158.8 mi
3h 20m
£39–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 201 / ...
6h 15m
£43–117

Portsmouth to Port Talbot by train

99Weekly Trains

4h 18mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Port Talbot.

Launch map view

Distance: 171.3 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 15m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.