The average train between Chester and Port Talbot takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 Chester and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 2:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Chester to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Chester to Port Talbot train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chester and Port Talbot is 187.4 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Port Talbot Parkway via Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 47m.