The average train between Carlisle and Port Talbot takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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 4 hours between Carlisle and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Carlisle to Port Talbot train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Port Talbot train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Carlisle to Port Talbot train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Carlisle and Port Talbot is 371.2 km. The road distance is 499 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Port Talbot Parkway via Crewe in around 6h 4m.