The cheapest and fastest trains from Carmarthen to Port Talbot
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carmarthen 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 Carmarthen to Port Talbot will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Carmarthen for Port Talbot every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Carmarthen to Port Talbot
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carmarthen to Port Talbot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 47 km
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1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Carmarthen to Port Talbot train times
The table below shows live departures for Carmarthen to Port Talbot trains for today, Saturday 21 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:30 Carmarthen | 1h25 | 09:55 Port Talbot | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:32 Carmarthen | 1h23 | 09:55 Port Talbot | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:59 Carmarthen | 1h15 | 10:14 Port Talbot | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:55 Carmarthen | 1h17 | 11:12 Port Talbot | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:01 Carmarthen | 2h00 | 13:01 Port Talbot | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Carmarthen to Port Talbot by coach or train
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Why should you book Carmarthen to Port Talbot trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transport for Wales?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transport for Wales, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Rail, first_great_western or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Carmarthen to Port Talbot.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Rail, first_great_western or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Carmarthen to Port Talbot.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Carmarthen to Port Talbot.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Carmarthen to Port Talbot
Trains from Carmarthen to Port Talbot run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 55m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Carmarthen to Port Talbot trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Carmarthen and Port Talbot from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carmarthen to Port Talbot train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carmarthen to Port Talbot 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carmarthen and Port Talbot
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 18:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access is available to Platform 1. Platform 2 can be accessed via the ramp at the end of Platform 1 and across a foot crossing.
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop opposite the station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 18:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle stands are located in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the station car park behind the restaurant.
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