The average train between Port Talbot and Cardiff University takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Port Talbot to Cardiff University. 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 University. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Cardiff University 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 University station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Port Talbot to Cardiff University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Cardiff University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Port Talbot to Cardiff University train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Port Talbot and Cardiff University is 44.2 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 43 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.