The cheapest and fastest trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
- 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
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.
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.
G394870:01 0h37 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 0:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) £8 1 One-way 0 changes
G391657:49 0h43 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 8:32 Cardiff Central (CDF) £9 1 One-way 0 changes
G389477:07 0h38 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 7:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) £9 1 One-way 0 changes
G389456:02 0h39 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 6:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) £9 1 One-way 0 changes
G3830619:09 0h38 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 19:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) £9 1 One-way 0 changes
G3948723:27 0h28 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 23:55 Cardiff Central (CDF) £9 1 One-way 0 changes
Y6251614:11 0h32 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 14:43 Cardiff Central (CDF) £11 1 One-way 0 changes
G150428:03 0h33 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 8:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) £16 1 One-way 0 changes
G150417:37 0h33 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 8:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) £16 1 One-way 0 changes
W351676:45 0h33 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) 7:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) £16 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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.
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 |
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).
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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G39487 | Delayed 0:01 0:01Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h37 | 0:38 0:38Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38957 | On time 15:14 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h35 | 15:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35435 | On time 15:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 16:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39219 | On time 15:53 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h45 | 16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62447 | On time 16:11 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h35 | 16:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35198 | On time 16:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 17:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39231 | On time 16:54 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h44 | 17:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38959 | On time 17:16 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h35 | 17:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15050 | On time 17:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 18:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39242 | On time 17:53 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h44 | 18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62439 | On time 18:09 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 18:42 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35202 | On time 18:42 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 19:15 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39253 | On time 18:56 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h45 | 19:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38306 | On time 19:09 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h38 | 19:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35437 | On time 19:38 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h36 | 20:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39263 | On time 19:50 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h45 | 20:35 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W44511 | On time 20:12 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 20:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15051 | On time 20:42 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h34 | 21:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38317 | On time 21:18 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h37 | 21:55 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15052 | On time 21:42 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 22:15 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39273 | On time 21:55 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h40 | 22:35 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39121 | On time 22:59 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h39 | 23:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 November | |||||
G39487 | 0:01 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h37 | 0:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35431 | 4:05 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h52 | 4:57 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35161 | 5:18 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 5:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15040 | 5:48 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 6:21 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38945 | 6:02 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h39 | 6:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35166 | 6:16 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 6:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35167 | 6:45 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 7:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y63501 | 6:57 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h42 | 7:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38947 | 7:07 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h38 | 7:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35169 | 7:13 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 7:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15041 | 7:37 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 8:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39165 | 7:49 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h43 | 8:32 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15042 | 8:03 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 8:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62420 | 8:10 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h37 | 8:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35432 | 8:42 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h34 | 9:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39173 | 8:55 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h43 | 9:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38949 | 9:13 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h37 | 9:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35178 | 9:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h34 | 10:15 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39181 | 9:53 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h45 | 10:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15045 | 10:42 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 11:15 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38953 | 11:14 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h36 | 11:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15046 | 11:43 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h34 | 12:17 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39195 | 11:53 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h44 | 12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35434 | 12:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 13:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38955 | 13:13 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h37 | 13:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35188 | 13:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 14:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39206 | 13:53 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h45 | 14:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y62516 | 14:11 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h32 | 14:43 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15049 | 14:41 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 0h33 | 15:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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.
Getting to Port Talbot Parkway from Port Talbot city centre
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.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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