The average train between Basingstoke and Port Talbot takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 22m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Port Talbot? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Port Talbot Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Basingstoke to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Basingstoke to Port Talbot train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Basingstoke and Port Talbot is 190.5 km. The road distance is 252 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m.