The average train between Poole and Port Talbot takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Port Talbot? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Poole to Port Talbot train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Port Talbot train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Poole to Port Talbot train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Port Talbot is 159.1 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Port Talbot Parkway via Bournemouth and Reading in around 4h 59m.