Birmingham to Port Talbot Parkway by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Port Talbot Parkway

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Port Talbot Parkway, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:00 View journey
Last train 22:12 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 29m View journey
Distance (km) 163
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey €67.29 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 58m
Train operators 8

Travelling from Birmingham to Port Talbot Parkway by train

Considering a train trip from Birmingham to Port Talbot Parkway? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train tickets between Birmingham and Port Talbot Parkway

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Port Talbot Parkway start at €67.29. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Birmingham to Port Talbot Parkway is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Birmingham to Port Talbot Parkway train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:00.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:12.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:00.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:42.

  • 37 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 21 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Birmingham and Port Talbot Parkway

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 29 minutes, covering a total of 163 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Birmingham and Port Talbot Parkway?

You can secure tickets for travel between Birmingham and Port Talbot Parkway up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Maximising your travels to Port Talbot Parkway

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Port Talbot Parkway.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Port Talbot Parkway

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham to Port Talbot Parkway? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Birmingham to Port Talbot Parkway is 163 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.