The average train between Port Talbot and Southampton takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Port Talbot and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Southampton at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 47m. 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 Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Port Talbot to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Port Talbot to Southampton train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Port Talbot and Southampton is 182.5 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Southampton Central via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 52m.