The average train between Glasgow and Port Talbot takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 4 hours between Glasgow and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Glasgow to Port Talbot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Port Talbot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Glasgow to Port Talbot train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Glasgow and Port Talbot is 475.8 km. The road distance is 662 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Port Talbot Parkway via Crewe in around 7h 17m.