The average train between Pontypridd and Port Talbot takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Pontypridd 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 30 minutes between Pontypridd and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Pontypridd to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
Pontypridd to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Pontypridd to Port Talbot train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Pontypridd and Port Talbot is 30.4 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 1h 18m.
