Port Talbot Parkway to Birmingham by train

Taking the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Birmingham

So you’re considering going from Port Talbot Parkway to Birmingham by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of a train ticket between Port Talbot Parkway and Birmingham

The cheapest ticket price along this route is €37.86. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Port Talbot Parkway and Birmingham

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Port Talbot Parkway to Birmingham by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

• First daily departure (weekday): 05:18

• Last daily departure (weekday): 20:49

• First daily departure (weekend): 05:49

• Last daily departure (weekend): 23:36

• Average number of daily trains: 53 trains

• Frequency of train departures: every 9 minutes

Average train travel time and distance from Port Talbot Parkway to Birmingham

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 34 minutes, spanning 163 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Port Talbot Parkway and Birmingham tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Port Talbot Parkway and Birmingham are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn even more about travelling from Port Talbot Parkway to Birmingham by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Birmingham.