The average train between Northampton and Port Talbot takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Northampton to Port Talbot train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Port Talbot train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Northampton to Port Talbot train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Northampton and Port Talbot is 211.7 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Port Talbot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 36m.