The average train between Bolton and Port Talbot takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton 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 4 hours between Bolton and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Port Talbot Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Bolton to Port Talbot train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Port Talbot train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Bolton to Port Talbot train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bolton and Port Talbot is 239.1 km. The road distance is 341 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Port Talbot Parkway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 3h 50m.