The average train between Cardiff Bay and Port Talbot takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Cardiff Bay 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 20 minutes between Cardiff Bay and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 1:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff Bay is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 12:23 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Bay station and arriving at Port Talbot station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff Bay and Port Talbot is 45.2 km. The road distance is 52 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 31 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.
