Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept

Cheapest price on 20 Sept

£71

Average ticket price on 20 Sept

£71

Fastest journey on 20 Sept

2 h 58 m

Average journey duration on 20 Sept

3 h 4 m

Trains on 20 Sept

9

Distance

249 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.

Fast trains

On Sun 20 Sept, we found 9 trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD), including 8 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 6 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.

  • Great Western RailwayW35438
    11:063h08
    Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
    14:14London Paddington (PAD)
    £711One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35211
    8:152h58
    Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
    11:13London Paddington (PAD)
    £711One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC00123
    9:083h06
    Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
    12:14London Paddington (PAD)
    £711One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35439
    12:033h10
    Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
    15:13London Paddington (PAD)
    £711One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC33109
    10:093h04
    Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
    13:13London Paddington (PAD)
    £711One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD)

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £75.

Distance: 249 km

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Train
Most popular
Coach
Driving

£75

Average Price

£27

Average Price

Cheapest

£61

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 27m

Average total duration

4h 57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 16m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) is a coach with an average price of £27.

This is compared to other travel options from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD):

A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average £75.

The fastest way to travel from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to London Paddington (PAD) take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) and London Paddington (PAD) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 41m sooner (2h 35m by train vs 3h 16m by car). Tickets start at around £75 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Great Western Railway.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) train times

The table below shows live departures for Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW35158
On time
4:13 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h01
7:14 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35164
On time
5:06 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h04
8:10 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesV12937+Great Western RailwayW35168
On time
5:57 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h17
9:14 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW35168
On time
6:06 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h08
9:14 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35172
On time
7:10 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h03
10:13 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC42289
On time
8:03 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h11
11:14 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC42290
On time
9:03 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h10
12:13 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35181
On time
10:06 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h07
13:13 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35184
On time
11:06 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h06
14:12 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC42291
On time
12:06 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h06
15:12 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC42293
On time
13:06 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h08
16:14 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC42294
On time
14:06 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h08
17:14 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35195
On time
15:05 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h08
18:13 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35199
On time
16:06 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
3h07
19:13 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD)

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Trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 16:42. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 2h 19m.

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 £10
Distance
249 km
Average train duration
2h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
£43
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
2h 19m
First train
4:44
Last train
16:42
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
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 £10

Train companies: Great Western Railway from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) and London Paddington (PAD) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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
2h 19m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£43
Great Western Railway frequency
6 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

FAQs: Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £43, while the average price tends to be around £75.
The train journey from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) covers a distance of 249 km and takes approximately 2h 19m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) is 249 km.
The first train from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 4:44.
The last train from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) departs at 16:42.
Trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD).
Yes, there is a direct train between Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) and London Paddington (PAD). The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway.
To get from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD).
The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) is by coach, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Port Talbot Parkway to London Paddington offers a mix of industrial and natural scenery, with views of the Welsh countryside and glimpses of the Severn Estuary, though it becomes more urban as it approaches London.
A day trip from Port Talbot Parkway to London Paddington may not be feasible as the journey takes 2h 19m. However, there are 7 trains per day covering the 249 km distance.
Yes, you can take the train from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) and London Paddington (PAD)

Most Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to London Paddington (PAD) trains use the Port Talbot Parkway to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) and London Paddington (PAD) 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 London
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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