The average train between Leicester and Port Talbot takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Leicester to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Leicester to Port Talbot train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Leicester and Port Talbot is 215 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Port Talbot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 28m.