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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £14 - £55 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via Gillingham Station, Glaston Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Port Talbot?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Port Talbot is 149 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Port Talbot without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 5m and costs £55 - £110.

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

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

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

Shaftesbury to Port Talbot bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Gillingham Station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Port Talbot bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Port Talbot is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Shaftesbury to Port Talbot.

Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 1147+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

Shaftesbury to Port Talbot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 5m
£57–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus 647
2. Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station 9bus 202 / ...
7h 18m
£14–51
Bus, train via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5bus X2
6h 35m
£51–87
Drive 110.3 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Port Talbotcar 110.3 mi
2h 19m
£28–40

Shaftesbury to Port Talbot by bus and train

104Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.3 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Glaston Road, and Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

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