The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Port Talbot takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Port Talbot is 32.7 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 1h 58m.
