The average train between Cardiff and Port Talbot takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cardiff 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 and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 1:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff 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 station and arriving at Port Talbot station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Cardiff to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Cardiff to Port Talbot train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Port Talbot is 43.6 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 32 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.
