The average train between Plymouth and Port Talbot takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Plymouth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Plymouth to Port Talbot train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Plymouth and Port Talbot is 138.4 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Port Talbot Parkway via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 48m.