The average train between Port Talbot and Preston takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Port Talbot to Preston. 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 Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Preston. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Port Talbot to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Port Talbot to Preston train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Port Talbot and Preston is 251.7 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 4m.