The average train between Port Talbot and Holyhead takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Port Talbot to Holyhead. 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 Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Holyhead station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Port Talbot to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Port Talbot to Holyhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Port Talbot and Holyhead is 199.3 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Holyhead via Cardiff Central in around 6h 25m.