How much is the train ticket from Cardiff to Port Talbot?

The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Port Talbot start at $30. The average price for this train route is around $31. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train trip from Cardiff to Port Talbot takes 33m and covers 44 km. The quickest 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 serve 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 7:02am. The latest train departs at 11:51pm.

What 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?

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

Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 $29

Next train departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on January 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:05pm	Cardiff Central	45m	3:50pm	Port Talbot Parkway	Cheapest
Train	4:39pm	Cardiff Central	37m	5:16pm	Port Talbot Parkway	Fastest
Train	3:38pm	Cardiff Central	38m	4:16pm	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	4:06pm	Cardiff Central	44m	4:50pm	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	3:38pm	Cardiff Central	38m	4:16pm	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on January 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:21am	Cardiff Central	44m	8:05am	Port Talbot Parkway	Cheapest
Train	7:55am	Cardiff Central	32m	8:27am	Port Talbot Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:55am	Cardiff Central	32m	8:27am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	8:00am	Cardiff Central	50m	8:50am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	8:42am	Cardiff Central	34m	9:16am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on January 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:21am	Cardiff Central	44m	8:05am	Port Talbot Parkway	Cheapest
Train	7:55am	Cardiff Central	32m	8:27am	Port Talbot Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:55am	Cardiff Central	32m	8:27am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	8:00am	Cardiff Central	50m	8:50am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	8:42am	Cardiff Central	34m	9:16am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on January 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:21am	Cardiff Central	44m	8:05am	Port Talbot Parkway	Cheapest
Train	7:55am	Cardiff Central	32m	8:27am	Port Talbot Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:55am	Cardiff Central	32m	8:27am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	8:00am	Cardiff Central	50m	8:50am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	8:42am	Cardiff Central	34m	9:16am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:21am	Cardiff Central	44m	8:05am	Port Talbot Parkway	Cheapest
Train	7:55am	Cardiff Central	32m	8:27am	Port Talbot Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:55am	Cardiff Central	32m	8:27am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	8:00am	Cardiff Central	50m	8:50am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	8:42am	Cardiff Central	34m	9:16am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:27am	Cardiff Central	1h 8m	8:35am	Port Talbot Parkway	Cheapest
Train	7:27am	Cardiff Central	1h 8m	8:35am	Port Talbot Parkway	Fastest
Train	8:47am	Cardiff Central	1h 8m	9:55am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	8:47am	Cardiff Central	1h 8m	9:55am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	9:12am	Cardiff Central	1h 58m	11:10am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Port Talbot on February 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:00am	Cardiff Central	55m	8:55am	Port Talbot Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	8:00am	Cardiff Central	55m	8:55am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	8:45am	Cardiff Central	1h 15m	10:00am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	8:45am	Cardiff Central	1h 15m	10:00am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags
Train	9:53am	Cardiff Central	1h 12m	11:05am	Port Talbot Parkway	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go 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 $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

33mAverage Duration

44 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $25	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $49	Average Duration33m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	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

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Port Talbot start at $30. The average price for this train route is around $31. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cardiff to Port Talbot?
The average train trip from Cardiff to Port Talbot takes 33m and covers 44 km. The quickest 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 serve 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 7:02am. The latest train departs at 11:51pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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

01-24

$30

01-25

$30

Today

$30

01-27

$30

01-28

$30

01-29

$30

01-30

$30

01-31

$30

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Port Talbot was searched and found on Jan 24, 2026 with a price of $30

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 $30 to $47 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 $30 which is on 2026-01-29.

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.