The average train between Port Talbot and Rugby takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Port Talbot to Rugby. 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 Rugby. 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 Rugby at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Rugby station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Port Talbot to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Port Talbot to Rugby train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Port Talbot and Rugby is 192.8 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Rugby via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 35m.