The average train between Southampton and Port Talbot takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. 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 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 40m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Southampton to Port Talbot? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway station via Cardiff Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Southampton to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Port Talbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
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The distance between Southampton and Port Talbot is 182.5 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 3h 19m.