The average train between Bristol and Port Talbot takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is an hourly train service 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 10:58 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. 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 Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Bristol to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads 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), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bristol and Port Talbot is 83.5 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 1h 28m.
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