The average train between Portsmouth and Port Talbot takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Port Talbot. 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 Portsmouth and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Portsmouth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Portsmouth to Port Talbot train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Portsmouth and Port Talbot is 207.3 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 4h 17m.