The average train between Aberdare and Port Talbot takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Aberdare to Port Talbot. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aberdare and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Aberdare to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
Aberdare to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Aberdare to Port Talbot train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Aberdare and Port Talbot is 26.5 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Aberdare to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 1h 50m.