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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Port Talbot is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Poole to Port Talbot?

The distance between Poole and Port Talbot is 223 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Port Talbot without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 9m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Poole to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Poole to Port Talbot bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.

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

Poole to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Poole to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Poole to Port Talbot is to train via Reading which takes 5h 9m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Poole to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Poole to Port Talbot bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Port Talbot train arrive?

Poole to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Poole to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Port Talbot is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Poole to Port Talbot.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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Poole to Port Talbot - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Port Talbot by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 9m
£87–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port Talbot Bus Station 9bus 201 / ...
7h 20m
£32–75
Drive 138.8 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Port Talbotcar 138.8 mi
2h 52m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 15m
£68–140
Train #2
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
5h 52m
£51–100

Poole to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 221.9 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Port Talbot Parkway via Bournemouth and Reading in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Port Talbot Bus Station 9 via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 20m.

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