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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Port Talbot
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
83 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Port Talbot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Port Talbot will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Fast trains
To travel from Bristol to Port Talbot you need to make at least one change.
P08942 · P0824312:381h30
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)14:08Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£321One-way
1 change
P08984 · P0824111:371h33
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)13:10Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£321One-way
1 change
P08962 · P0823709:381h32
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:10Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£321One-way
1 change
P08961 · P0823508:381h31
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:09Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£321One-way
1 change
P08963 · P0823910:381h35
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:13Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£321One-way
1 change
P08942 · P0824312:381h30
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)14:08Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£321One-way
1 change
P08961 · P0823508:381h31
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:09Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£321One-way
1 change
P08962 · P0823709:381h32
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:10Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£321One-way
1 change
P08984 · P0824111:371h33
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)13:10Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£321One-way
1 change
P08963 · P0823910:381h35
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:13Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£321One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol to Port Talbot
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Port Talbot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 83 km
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£25 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Bristol to Port Talbot train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 07:23
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:38 Bristol | 1h31 | 09:09 Port Talbot | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 04:45 Bristol | 2h54 | 07:39 Port Talbot | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Port Talbot
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Trains from Bristol to Port Talbot run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance 83 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 03:57 |
Last train 23:04 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol to Port Talbot trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Port Talbot from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest Price
£8
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
£69
Cross Country frequency
1 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest Price
£48
first_great_western frequency
23 a day
FAQs: Bristol to Port Talbot train
FAQs: Travel by train from Bristol to Port Talbot easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Port Talbot.
The train distance from Bristol to Port Talbot is 83 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Bristol and Port Talbot. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by first_great_western.
Booking trains from Bristol to Port Talbot in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol to Port Talbot can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £25.
To get from Bristol to Port Talbot, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Bristol to Port Talbot covers a distance of 83 km and takes approximately 1h 21m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Port Talbot is by coach, costing approximately £6.
The train station in Bristol that goes to Port Talbot is Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), and it arrives at Port Talbot Parkway (PTA).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol to Port Talbot.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol to Port Talbot.
The first train from Bristol to Port Talbot leaves at 3:57.
The last train from Bristol to Port Talbot departs at 23:04.
Trains from Bristol to Port Talbot run approximately 4 times per day.
There is no night train service from Bristol to Port Talbot.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Port Talbot
Bristol
Port Talbot
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Port Talbot.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Clifton Down
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Montpelier
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Redland
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: South Road bus stop opposite station towards Bristol. Bus stop on Redland Grove towards Severn Beach
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
ShowerLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
11 kmWifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
Dining
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Taxis
- Outside the main terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- £1
Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
Shower
- Cost £10
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main terminal
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main terminal
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
Public transport options for Bristol, Airport
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
The major train station for arrivals in Port Talbot is Port Talbot Parkway. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Port Talbot Parkway for your journey to Port Talbot from Bristol.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 18:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle stands are located in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Port Talbot Parkway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the station car park behind the restaurant.
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