The average train between Reading and Port Talbot takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Port Talbot. 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 Reading and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 1:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Port Talbot station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.
Reading to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Reading to Port Talbot train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Port Talbot is 195.1 km. The road distance is 227 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
