Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Port Talbot to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Port Talbot to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 234 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £76 Average Price |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Port Talbot to Manchester
Buses from Port Talbot to Manchester run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 234 km distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 234 km |
Average bus duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Port Talbot to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Port Talbot to Manchester with National Express for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Port Talbot to Manchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Port Talbot to Manchester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Port Talbot and Manchester
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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