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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Port Talbot is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £25 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand E station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 7 station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Swansea to Port Talbot?

The distance between Swansea and Port Talbot is 13 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £12.

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

The train from Swansea to Port Talbot Parkway takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Swansea to Port Talbot is to train which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 38 min.

Where does the Swansea to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Swansea to Port Talbot bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Swansea to Port Talbot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Port Talbot is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Swansea to Port Talbot.

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
26 min
£5–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 7bus X1 / ...
38 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Port Talbottaxi 9.9 mi
15 min
£25–30
Drive 9.9 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Port Talbotcar 9.9 mi
15 min
£3–4

Swansea to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 13.2 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 26 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 7 hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 38 min. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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