The average train between Barking and Port Talbot takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Barking 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 Barking and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Barking is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Port Talbot Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Barking to Port Talbot train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Barking to Port Talbot train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Barking to Port Talbot train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barking and Port Talbot is 267.3 km. The road distance is 303 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 54m.