The average train between Derby and Port Talbot takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 hourly between Derby and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Derby to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Derby to Port Talbot train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Derby and Port Talbot is 215.4 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Port Talbot Parkway via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 35m.