The average train between York and Port Talbot takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
York to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your York to Port Talbot train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between York and Port Talbot is 319.3 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a train from York to Port Talbot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 10m.