Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) (Train Station): Departures and guide

Wed, Nov 04
+ Add return
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

station information and services

Port Talbot Parkway

Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Port Talbot Parkway station, Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 1UR
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 18:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to both platforms via a footbridge with lifts
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, including a Changing Places Toilet and baby changing facilities. The National Key toilets are located on platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The Changing Places Toilet is open from 06:00 to 21:30. The Accessible Toilet is open 24 hours while the Male & Female toilets and baby changing facilities are open from 06:00 to 21:00
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Cycle stands are located in the station car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Port Talbot Parkway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the station car park behind the restaurant.
Popular destinations

From Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)

Select final destination
pin

Showing the fastest and cheapest results for Nov 04

  • Transport for WalesG39487
    0 transfers
  • Transport for WalesG39165
    0 transfers
  • Transport for WalesG38945
    0 transfers

Best day trips from Port Talbot by train

The most popular day trips by train from Port Talbot are Swansea, Cardiff, Bridgend, Neath, and Newport. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Port Talbot on Omio.

A view of Swansea

Day trip from Port Talbot to Swansea by train

Why visit Swansea for the day?

Swansea is a coastal city in South Wales known for its sweeping bay and maritime character. It mixes a modern center with beaches, parks, and culture shaped by Welsh heritage and Dylan Thomas.

How to get from Port Talbot to Swansea by train?

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 7 miles (12 km) distance in 18m.

Find tickets to Swansea
A view of Cardiff

Day trip from Port Talbot to Cardiff by train

Why visit Cardiff for the day?

Cardiff, the capital of Wales, blends a historic castle and Victorian arcades with a modern waterfront at Cardiff Bay. It is known for rugby at Principality Stadium and a lively cultural scene shaped by Welsh identity.

How to get from Port Talbot to Cardiff by train?

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 32m.

Find tickets to Cardiff
A view of Bridgend

Day trip from Port Talbot to Bridgend by train

Why visit Bridgend for the day?

Bridgend is a South Wales market town known for its medieval bridge, riverside setting, and nearby castles and beaches. It offers a practical town centre with local Welsh character and quick access to coast and countryside.

How to get from Port Talbot to Bridgend by train?

There are 44 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 10 miles (17 km) distance in 11m.

Find tickets to Bridgend
A view of Neath

Day trip from Port Talbot to Neath by train

Why visit Neath for the day?

Neath is a South Wales market town known for industrial history, rugby culture and the ruins of Neath Abbey. It also serves as a convenient base for nearby waterfalls, valleys and woodland walks.

How to get from Port Talbot to Neath by train?

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 4 miles (8 km) distance in 10m.

Find tickets to Neath
A view of Newport

Day trip from Port Talbot to Newport by train

Why visit Newport for the day?

Newport is a South Wales city on the River Usk, known for its industrial past and the landmark Transporter Bridge. Modern shopping areas, a renewed market, and nearby Roman Caerleon give it a mix of everyday city life and local history.

How to get from Port Talbot to Newport by train?

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 45m.

Find tickets to Newport

FAQ: Travel from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)

Everything you need to know about Port Talbot Parkway (PTA): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

FAQs
Staff assistance is available at Port Talbot Parkway to help passengers with reduced mobility.
Port Talbot Parkway is located near attractions like Aberavon Beach, Margam Country Park, and Afan Forest Park, offering beautiful coastal views and recreational activities.
Car rental services are not available at Port Talbot Parkway.
Port Talbot Parkway is located approximately 0.073 kilometers from the city center.
Public transport connections at Port Talbot Parkway for rail replacement services are located in the station car park behind the restaurant, where you can find transportation options to the city center.
It is recommended to arrive at Port Talbot Parkway about 15 to 30 minutes before your scheduled departure to allow time for any unexpected delays and boarding procedures.
Port Talbot Parkway is located at Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 1UR.
Yes, there is parking available at Port Talbot Parkway, specifically in the Station Car Park.
Train ticket prices from Port Talbot Parkway to nearby airports can vary depending on the destination airport and time of travel.
Western Midlands Railway and Great Western Railway are some of the train providers that operate at Port Talbot Parkway.
Public transport from Port Talbot Parkway includes rail services, and for rail replacement services, passengers should wait in the station car park behind the restaurant.
Safety at Port Talbot Parkway in early morning or late evening may vary; it is advisable to be cautious and aware of your surroundings, as specific safety measures or statistics for these times are not detailed.
Security and ticket checks are conducted at Port Talbot Parkway to ensure passenger safety and verify travel validity.
Yes, Port Talbot Parkway has toilets located on Platform 1, which include a Changing Places Toilet and baby changing facilities. The Accessible Toilet is open 24 hours, while the Male and Female toilets, as well as baby changing facilities, are available from 06:00 to 21:00. The National Key toilets, also on Platform 1, are operated by a radar key.

Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight

Train Times to London

Trending Train, Bus, Flight and Ferry Trips

Train Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) - Cardiff Central (CDF)
HomePort Talbot Parkway (PTA) (Train Station): Departures and guide

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone