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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Port Talbot
Cheapest price
£119
Average price
£119
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Port Talbot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Port Talbot will cost around £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £119.
Of the 5 trains that leave Reading for Port Talbot every day 5 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 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 57 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.
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5:492h50Reading8:39Port Talbot£1191One-way0 changes- 7:131h59Reading9:12Port Talbot£1191One-way0 changes
- 8:131h56Reading10:09Port Talbot£1191One-way0 changes
- 9:131h57Reading11:10Port Talbot£1191One-way0 changes
- 10:132h00Reading12:13Port Talbot£1191One-way0 changes
- 12:131h55Reading14:08Port Talbot£1191One-way0 changes
- 14:131h55Reading16:08Port Talbot£1191One-way0 changes
- 8:131h56Reading10:09Port Talbot£1191One-way0 changes
- 15:141h56Reading17:10Port Talbot£1191One-way0 changes
- 9:131h57Reading11:10Port Talbot£1191One-way0 changes
Live departures
Reading to Port Talbot train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Port Talbot trains for tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:49 Reading | 2h50 | 8:39 Port Talbot | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:13 Reading | 1h59 | 9:12 Port Talbot | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:13 Reading | 1h56 | 10:09 Port Talbot | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:13 Reading | 1h57 | 11:10 Port Talbot | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:13 Reading | 2h00 | 12:13 Port Talbot | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Port Talbot
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Port Talbot run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £124 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:57, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £124 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 3:57 |
Last train 23:27 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: first_great_western from Reading to Port Talbot trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Port Talbot from £124. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Port Talbot train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Port Talbot
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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