The average train between Southampton and Port Talbot takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Southampton to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Port Talbot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Southampton to Port Talbot train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southampton and Port Talbot is 182.5 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Port Talbot Parkway via Reading in around 3h 24m.