The average train between Port Talbot and Cheltenham takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Port Talbot to Cheltenham. 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 Port Talbot and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 16m • 1 change

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3h 10m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Port Talbot to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Port Talbot to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Port Talbot and Cheltenham is 122 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cheltenham Spa via Cardiff Central in around 2h 10m.