The average train between Port Talbot and Chester takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Port Talbot to Chester. 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 4 hours between Port Talbot and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Chester. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Chester station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Port Talbot to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Port Talbot to Chester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Port Talbot and Chester is 187.4 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Chester via Shrewsbury in around 4h 1m.