How to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot by train?

From Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot by train

To get from Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot in Wales, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Merthyr Tydfil station to Cardiff Central station. Next, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cardiff Central station to Port Talbot Parkway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The train schedule from Merthyr Tydfil may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Port Talbot on the Moovit app.

130min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Port Talbot
Leaves from Merthyr Tydfil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Merthyr Tydfil
    470 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberdare
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    63 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swansea
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Port Talbot Parkway
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Port Talbot
    Walk to
    Port Talbot
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Port Talbot, Wales is approximately 91.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train timetable from Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot

To check the train timetable from Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merthyr Tydfil) and destination (Port Talbot), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Train line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Port Talbot in Wales?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot in Wales?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Merthyr Tydfil station near Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Cardiff Central station near Port Talbot in Wales.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Port Talbot in Wales by train?

    The total travel time between Merthyr Tydfil and Port Talbot in Wales by train is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Merthyr Tydfil to get to Port Talbot in Wales?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Merthyr Tydfil station near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Merthyr Tydfil and Port Talbot in Wales?

    Get off the train at the Cardiff Central station, which is closest to Port Talbot in Wales.

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