The average train between Port Talbot and Cardiff takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Port Talbot to Cardiff. 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 Port Talbot and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Port Talbot to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Port Talbot to Cardiff train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Port Talbot and Cardiff is 43.6 km. The road distance is 52 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 35 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.
