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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Southampton to Port Talbot?

The distance between Southampton and Port Talbot is 148 miles. The road distance is 140.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Southampton to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Southampton to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Southampton to Port Talbot is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Southampton to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Southampton to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Southampton to Port Talbot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Port Talbot is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Southampton to Port Talbot.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 1168+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

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

How to get fromSouthampton to Port Talbot

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Southampton 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 Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 19m
£58–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Port Talbot Bus Station 9bus 201 / ...
4h 56m
£26–43
Drive 139.7 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Port Talbotcar 139.7 mi
3h 4m
£35–50
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 28m
£76–140

Southampton to Port Talbot by train

99Weekly Trains

3h 19mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Southampton to Port Talbot.

Launch map view

Distance: 146.7 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via Sophia Gardens in around 4h 56m.

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.