Bus from London to Port Talbot
4 direct routes · about 245 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 00:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Port Talbot as of 11:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | National Express | ~245 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 07:15 | 00:30 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Bristol, Newport, Cardiff & Bridgend |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~275 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 08:30 | 00:40 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Port Talbot Bus Station 8 | Bristol, Newport, Cardiff & Bridgend |
| 202 | National Express | ~280 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 12:40 | 21:20 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Bristol, Newport, Cardiff & Bridgend |
| 507 | National Express | ~305 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Chepstow & Cardiff |
Times are for the first boarding point in London on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 201 bus, 202 bus or 507 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Port Talbot?
4 routes run directly from London to Port Talbot: the 201 (National Express), the UK940 (FlixBus), the 202 (National Express), the 507 (National Express). The most frequent is the 201, 9 times each weekday — board at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) and get off at Port Talbot Bus Station 9, about 245 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Port Talbot?
Around 245 minutes on the 201, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bristol, Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Port Talbot?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 00:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Port Talbot?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.