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Holyhead to Port Talbot trains

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The average train between Holyhead and Port Talbot takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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.

5h 41m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
£109
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
5h 48m
£90–150

Holyhead to Port Talbot train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 44m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 44m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 2m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 41m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 263.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Port Talbot, Wales?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 5h 48m.

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