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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Port Talbot to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
5 h 4 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Port Talbot to Sheffield 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 Sheffield will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Of the 2 trains that leave Port Talbot for Sheffield every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 10 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 Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Port Talbot to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 253 km
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5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Port Talbot to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Port Talbot to Sheffield trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:48 Port Talbot | 4h29 | 09:17 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Port Talbot to Sheffield
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Trains from Port Talbot to Sheffield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 04:46 |
Last train 19:08 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Port Talbot to Sheffield trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Port Talbot and Sheffield from £23. 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 Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Port Talbot to Sheffield 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 Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Port Talbot and Sheffield
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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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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
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