The average train between Port Talbot and Cardiff Bay (Water) takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is an hourly train service from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water). 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 Cardiff Bay (Water). The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Cardiff Bay (Water) at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Cardiff Bay (Water) station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Port Talbot to Cardiff Bay (Water) train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Port Talbot and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 45.2 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 43 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.
