The average train between Rhondda and Port Talbot takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Rhondda 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 Rhondda and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhondda is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Rhondda station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Rhondda to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.
Rhondda to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Rhondda to Port Talbot train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rhondda and Port Talbot is 24.1 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 1h 39m.