The cheapest and fastest trains from Port Talbot to Stansted
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Port Talbot to Stansted 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 Stansted will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 4 trains that leave Port Talbot for Stansted 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 279 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 3 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 Stansted
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Port Talbot to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 279 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£48 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Port Talbot to Stansted train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:18 Port Talbot | 3h56 | 08:14 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 02:57 Port Talbot | 5h03 | 08:00 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:05 Port Talbot | 4h55 | 08:00 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Port Talbot to Stansted
Distance 279 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 21:15 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Port Talbot to Stansted trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Port Talbot and Stansted from £30. 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 Stansted train

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Important Stations and Airports in Port Talbot and Stansted
- 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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