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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
249 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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.
11:482h22
London Paddington (PAD)14:10Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£631One-way
0 changes
10:482h20
London Paddington (PAD)13:08Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£631One-way
0 changes
09:482h22
London Paddington (PAD)12:10Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£681One-way
0 changes
10:482h20
London Paddington (PAD)13:08Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£631One-way
0 changes
11:482h22
London Paddington (PAD)14:10Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£631One-way
0 changes
09:482h22
London Paddington (PAD)12:10Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
£681One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 249 km
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£63 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 04:06
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h22 | 12:10 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h22 | 14:10 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:18 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h21 | 20:39 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 3h03 | 23:51 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:46 London Paddington (PAD) | 3h25 | 01:11 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £11 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 £11
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 04:23 |
Last train 21:46 |
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 £11
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) from £11. 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
2h 20m
Cheapest Price
£38
Great Western Rail frequency
7 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
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
£160
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) train
FAQs: Travel by train from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 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 London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA).
The train distance from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) is 249 km.
Booking trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between London Paddington (PAD) and Port Talbot Parkway (PTA). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
The train journey from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) covers a distance of 249 km and takes approximately 2h 20m. Trains run 7 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £38, while the average price tends to be around £63.
The cheapest way to get from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) is by coach, costing approximately £11.
The first train from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) leaves at 4:23.
The last train from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) departs at 21:46.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA).
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA).
There is no night train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA).
To get from London Paddington (PAD) to Port Talbot Parkway (PTA), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Paddington (PAD) and Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
London
Port Talbot
The major train station for departures in London is London Paddington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Paddington for your trip from London to Port Talbot.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
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
- 24/7
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
Ticket Office
- 24/7
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near Platform 1.
Public transport options for London Paddington
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
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 London.
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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