- Distance: 32.2 mi
- Duration: 39 min
The average train between Port Talbot and Cardiff takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Port Talbot to Cardiff. 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 30 minutes between Port Talbot and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Port Talbot to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Port Talbot to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Port Talbot and Cardiff is 43.6 km. The road distance is 52 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £11–18 and the journey takes 43 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.
