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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 48 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) on Tue, Aug 04, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G3887312:49 PM0h30Cardiff Central (CDF)1:19 PMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)$101One-way0 transfers- G392584:54 PM0h40Cardiff Central (CDF)5:34 PMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)$111One-way0 transfers
- G392483:43 PM0h44Cardiff Central (CDF)4:27 PMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)$111One-way0 transfers
- G392665:51 PM0h41Cardiff Central (CDF)6:32 PMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)$111One-way0 transfers
- G392786:51 PM0h43Cardiff Central (CDF)7:34 PMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)$111One-way0 transfers
- G388772:47 PM0h30Cardiff Central (CDF)3:17 PMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)$131One-way0 transfers
- G388804:50 PM0h30Cardiff Central (CDF)5:20 PMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)$131One-way0 transfers
- G388856:48 PM0h30Cardiff Central (CDF)7:18 PMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)$131One-way0 transfers
- G3887312:49 PM0h30Cardiff Central (CDF)1:19 PMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)$101One-way0 transfers
- G388648:50 AM0h31Cardiff Central (CDF)9:21 AMPort Talbot Parkway (PTA)$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA):
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) costing on average $12.
Other travel options to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
The journey is about 7m faster (35m by train vs 42m by car) and roughly $0.18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 vs $12). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G38285 | On time 5:35 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h47 | 6:22 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14931 | On time 6:39 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 7:10 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38314 | On time 6:44 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h41 | 7:25 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38904 | On time 7:21 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h33 | 7:54 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G39188 | On time 7:39 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h44 | 8:23 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34663 | On time 8:08 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 8:39 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35415 | On time 8:42 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 9:13 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38864 | On time 8:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 9:21 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G39201 | On time 8:54 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h41 | 9:35 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14934 | On time 9:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 10:09 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38292 | On time 10:06 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h32 | 10:38 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14936 | On time 10:39 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 11:10 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38868 | On time 10:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 11:21 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G39211 | On time 10:54 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h42 | 11:36 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14938 | On time 11:42 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 12:13 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34618 | On time 12:39 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 1:10 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38873 | On time 12:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h30 | 1:19 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G39226 | On time 12:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h41 | 1:35 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35417 | On time 1:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 2:09 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34624 | On time 2:39 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 3:10 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38877 | On time 2:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h30 | 3:17 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G39236 | On time 2:51 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h41 | 3:32 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35418 | On time 3:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 4:09 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G39248 | On time 3:43 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h44 | 4:27 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38305 | On time 4:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h32 | 4:38 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34630 | On time 4:39 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 5:10 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38880 | On time 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h30 | 5:20 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G39258 | On time 4:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h40 | 5:34 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34634 | On time 5:39 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h32 | 6:11 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38309 | On time 5:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h33 | 6:18 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G39266 | On time 5:51 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h41 | 6:32 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35419 | On time 6:09 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h34 | 6:43 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34637 | On time 6:39 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 7:10 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38885 | On time 6:48 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h30 | 7:18 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G39279 | On time 6:51 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h43 | 7:34 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14941 | On time 7:13 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h35 | 7:48 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14942 | On time 7:39 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h32 | 8:11 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G39291 | On time 7:51 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h43 | 8:34 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14943 | On time 8:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h37 | 8:56 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14944 | On time 8:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 9:11 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38890 | On time 8:58 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h33 | 9:31 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34646 | On time 9:04 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h35 | 9:39 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34648 | On time 9:44 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 10:15 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38328 | On time 10:26 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h35 | 11:01 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14945 | On time 10:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h31 | 11:21 PM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G39301 | On time 11:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h42 | 12:02 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35426 | On time 11:51 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h33 | 12:24 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
| G14947 | 1:11 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h36 | 1:47 AM Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) run on average 20 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 but you can travel from only $5 by bus.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 5:33 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) trainsGreat Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) from $5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Port Talbot Parkway (PTA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) trains use the Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Port Talbot Parkway from Port Talbot city centre
Port Talbot Parkway train station facilities and services
Port Talbot Parkway has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Port Talbot Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port Talbot Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port Talbot Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Port Talbot Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port Talbot Parkway: 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.
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