Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train with Transport for Wales

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 04 Nov
Cheapest price on 04 Nov
£8
Average ticket price on 04 Nov
£12
Fastest journey on 04 Nov
28 m
Average journey duration on 04 Nov
32 m
Trains on 04 Nov
51
Distance
44 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.

Fast trains

On Wed 04 Nov, we found 51 trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF), including 51 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .

The slowest trains will take 33 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.

  • Transport for WalesG39487
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  • Transport for WalesG39165
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  • Transport for WalesG38947
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  • Transport for WalesG38945
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  • Transport for WalesG38306
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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Trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 26 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 32m.

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 £4
Distance
44 km
Average train duration
37m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
26
Direct trains
26
Fastest train
32m
First train
5:02
Last train
23:01
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
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 £4

Frequently asked questions about your Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF).

The cost of a train ticket from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £11.
The train journey from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) covers a distance of 44 km and takes approximately 32m. Trains run 26 per day.
The train distance from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is 44 km.
The first train from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 5:02.
The last train from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) departs at 23:01.
Trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run approximately 26 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) and Cardiff Central (CDF). The service operates 26 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway.

Live departures

Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times

The table below shows live departures for Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transport for WalesG39487
Delayed
0:01 0:01Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h37
0:38 0:38Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38957
On time
15:14 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h35
15:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35435
On time
15:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
16:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39219
On time
15:53 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h45
16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesY62447
On time
16:11 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h35
16:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35198
On time
16:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
17:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39231
On time
16:54 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h44
17:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38959
On time
17:16 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h35
17:51 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15050
On time
17:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
18:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39242
On time
17:53 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h44
18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesY62439
On time
18:09 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
18:42 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35202
On time
18:42 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
19:15 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39253
On time
18:56 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h45
19:41 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38306
On time
19:09 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h38
19:47 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35437
On time
19:38 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h36
20:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39263
On time
19:50 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h45
20:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesW44511
On time
20:12 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
20:45 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15051
On time
20:42 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h34
21:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38317
On time
21:18 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h37
21:55 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15052
On time
21:42 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
22:15 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39273
On time
21:55 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h40
22:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39121
On time
22:59 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h39
23:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)
0 changesdirect
Wednesday 4 November
Transport for WalesG394870:01 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h37
0:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW354314:05 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h52
4:57 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW351615:18 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
5:51 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG150405:48 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
6:21 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG389456:02 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h39
6:41 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW351666:16 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
6:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW351676:45 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
7:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesY635016:57 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h42
7:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG389477:07 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h38
7:45 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW351697:13 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
7:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG150417:37 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
8:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG391657:49 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h43
8:32 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG150428:03 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
8:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesY624208:10 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h37
8:47 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW354328:42 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h34
9:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG391738:55 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h43
9:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG389499:13 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h37
9:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW351789:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h34
10:15 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG391819:53 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h45
10:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1504510:42 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
11:15 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG3895311:14 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h36
11:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1504611:43 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h34
12:17 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG3919511:53 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h44
12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW3543412:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
13:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG3895513:13 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h37
13:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW3518813:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
14:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG3920613:53 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h45
14:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesY6251614:11 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h32
14:43 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1504914:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
0h33
15:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect

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Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transport for Wales Duration
32m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
£5
Transport for Wales frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway

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 Great Western Railway Duration
32m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£13
Great Western Railway frequency
11 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

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) and Cardiff Central (CDF)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Yes, there is a night train from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF).

FAQs: Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Booking trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) and Cardiff Central (CDF)

Most Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Port Talbot
Arrival train stations in Cardiff
Port Talbot ParkwayPort Talbot Parkway station, Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 1UR+44 8450507080ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Port Talbot Parkway from Port Talbot city centre

Bus83, 87, X1, X3 · 4m · £4 · every ~8 min

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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