The average train between Swansea and Port Talbot takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swansea 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 every 30 minutes between Swansea and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 3:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea station and arriving at Port Talbot station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Swansea to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Swansea to Port Talbot train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Swansea and Port Talbot is 11.5 km. The road distance is 21 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 26 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.