The average train between Rugby and Port Talbot takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 12:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Rugby to Port Talbot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Port Talbot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Rugby to Port Talbot train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Port Talbot is 192.8 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Port Talbot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 11m.