The average train between Bournemouth and Port Talbot takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Bournemouth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Bournemouth to Port Talbot train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and Port Talbot is 164.5 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Port Talbot Parkway via Reading in around 4h 7m.