The average train between Port Talbot and Birmingham takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Port Talbot to Birmingham. 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 Port Talbot and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Birmingham station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Port Talbot to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Port Talbot to Birmingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Port Talbot and Birmingham is 162.1 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Birmingham New Street via Bristol Parkway in around 2h 44m.