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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Port Talbot to Reading
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Port Talbot to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Port Talbot to Reading will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 4 trains that leave Port Talbot for Reading every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 39 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 train and coach for Port Talbot to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Port Talbot to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £38, and a coach costs an average of £60.
Distance: 195 km
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2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Port Talbot to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Port Talbot to Reading trains for tomorrow, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 02:57 Port Talbot | 2h51 | 05:48 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 03:05 Port Talbot | 2h43 | 05:48 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:48 Port Talbot | 2h00 | 06:48 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Port Talbot to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Port Talbot to Reading run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 05:18 |
Last train 23:27 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Port Talbot to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Port Talbot and Reading from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Port Talbot to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Port Talbot to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Port Talbot and Reading
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- 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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Car Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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