The average train between Bristol and Port Talbot takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Port Talbot Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Bristol to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Parkway station.
Bristol to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Bristol to Port Talbot train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol and Port Talbot is 83.5 km. The road distance is 115 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 9m.