How far is Port Talbot from Birmingham?

The distance between Port Talbot and Birmingham is around 163 km (101 miles).

Bus Port Talbot to Birmingham from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Port Talbot to Birmingham on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Port Talbot Bus Station	4h	4:30pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:15am	Port Talbot Bus Station	3h 30m	10:45am	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	Port Talbot Bus Station	6h 25m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Port Talbot Bus Station	6h 25m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Port Talbot Bus Station	6h	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Port Talbot Bus Station	6h	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Port Talbot Bus Station	3h 45m	11:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Port Talbot Bus Station	3h 45m	11:00am	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:56 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Port Talbot to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

164 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $90	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $31	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29708 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $20

National Express Port Talbot Birmingham recent customer reviews

Haven't travelled by bus for many years so booked with anticipation. Pleasantly surprised, able to sit back & enjoy scenery - arrived stress free.

Gillian T.

March 19, 2024

The bus seats are very uncomfortable with no leg room

Alexandr K.

June 13, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,290 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Port Talbot to Birmingham by bus

How far is Port Talbot from Birmingham?
The distance between Port Talbot and Birmingham is around 163 km (101 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-10

$29

11-11

$19

Today

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11-13

$25

11-14

$24

11-15

$23

11-16

No data

11-17

No data

The cheapest trip from Port Talbot to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Port Talbot to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $104 for a bus ticket from Port Talbot to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.