- Distance: 32.2 mi
- Duration: 38 min
The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Port Talbot takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Cardiff Central Station 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 every 20 minutes between Cardiff Central Station and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 12:23 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central Station station and arriving at Port Talbot station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Cardiff Central Station to Port Talbot train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Port Talbot is 43.8 km. The road distance is 52 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 30 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.
