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The average train between Cardiff Bay and Port Talbot takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 2 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 30 minutes between Cardiff Bay and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 12:58 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 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff Bay to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
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The distance between Cardiff Bay and Port Talbot is 45.2 km. The road distance is 55 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 30 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.
