The average train between Port Talbot and Southampton takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Port Talbot to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Southampton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Port Talbot to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Port Talbot to Southampton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Port Talbot and Southampton is 182.5 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Southampton Central via Reading in around 3h 38m.