The average train between Blackpool and Port Talbot takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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 every 3 hours between Blackpool and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackpool 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 Blackpool to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Blackpool to Port Talbot train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Port Talbot train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Blackpool to Port Talbot train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Port Talbot is 251.9 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Port Talbot Parkway via Preston and Crewe in around 5h 54m.