How much does a train ticket cost from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Port Talbot start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

The average train journey time from Cardiff to Port Talbot is 33m, covering a distance of 28 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 30m and is operated by Transport for Wales .

Which train operators serve the Cardiff to Port Talbot route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales , Great Western Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

The earliest train from Cardiff to Port Talbot departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:51.

Which is the best train operator from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Cardiff to Port Talbot from £16

Next train departures

Next departures from Cardiff to Port Talbot on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:05	Cardiff Central	45m	15:50	Port Talbot Parkway	Cheapest
Train	16:39	Cardiff Central	37m	17:16	Port Talbot Parkway	Fastest
Train	15:38	Cardiff Central	38m	16:16	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	16:06	Cardiff Central	44m	16:50	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	15:38	Cardiff Central	38m	16:16	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Port Talbot on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:21	Cardiff Central	44m	08:05	Port Talbot Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:55	Cardiff Central	32m	08:27	Port Talbot Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:55	Cardiff Central	32m	08:27	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	08:00	Cardiff Central	50m	08:50	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	08:42	Cardiff Central	34m	09:16	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Port Talbot on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:21	Cardiff Central	44m	08:05	Port Talbot Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:55	Cardiff Central	32m	08:27	Port Talbot Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:55	Cardiff Central	32m	08:27	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	08:00	Cardiff Central	50m	08:50	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	08:42	Cardiff Central	34m	09:16	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Port Talbot on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:21	Cardiff Central	44m	08:05	Port Talbot Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:55	Cardiff Central	32m	08:27	Port Talbot Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:55	Cardiff Central	32m	08:27	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	08:00	Cardiff Central	50m	08:50	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	08:42	Cardiff Central	34m	09:16	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Port Talbot on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:21	Cardiff Central	44m	08:05	Port Talbot Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:55	Cardiff Central	32m	08:27	Port Talbot Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:55	Cardiff Central	32m	08:27	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	08:00	Cardiff Central	50m	08:50	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	08:42	Cardiff Central	34m	09:16	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Port Talbot on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:27	Cardiff Central	1h 8m	08:35	Port Talbot Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:27	Cardiff Central	1h 8m	08:35	Port Talbot Parkway	Fastest
Train	08:47	Cardiff Central	1h 8m	09:55	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	08:47	Cardiff Central	1h 8m	09:55	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	09:12	Cardiff Central	1h 58m	11:10	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Port Talbot on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:00	Cardiff Central	55m	08:55	Port Talbot Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	08:00	Cardiff Central	55m	08:55	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	08:45	Cardiff Central	1h 15m	10:00	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	08:45	Cardiff Central	1h 15m	10:00	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	09:53	Cardiff Central	1h 12m	11:05	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Port Talbot

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Port Talbot. The journey takes about 33 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

33mAverage duration

28 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £14	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £27	Average duration33m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Port Talbot by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Port Talbot start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
The average train journey time from Cardiff to Port Talbot is 33m, covering a distance of 28 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 30m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators serve the Cardiff to Port Talbot route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
The earliest train from Cardiff to Port Talbot departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:51.
Which is the best train operator from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/01

£16

25/01

£16

Today

£16

27/01

£16

28/01

£16

29/01

£16

30/01

£16

31/01

£16

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Port Talbot was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of £16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Port Talbot as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £25 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Port Talbot based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2026-01-30.

Usually Great Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.