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Trip Summary
You can pick from 11 daily train trips between Port Talbot and Par. The average train journey from Port Talbot to Par takes 5 hours and 39 minutes, but some Great Western Railway + Connections train trips are as short as 4 hours and 56 minutes.
| Distance | 95 mi (153 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 56m |
| Lowest price | €60.54 |
| Most frequent service | Arriva Trains Wales + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Port Talbot to Par?
2 train services operate from Port Talbot to Par. Arriva Trains Wales + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arriva Trains Wales + Connections | 6 | 5h 49m | €97.62 |
| Great Western Railway + Connections | 5 | 5h 29m | €85.23 |
Arriva Trains Wales + Connections train tickets from Port Talbot to Par start from €91, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Arriva Trains Wales + Connections schedules to Par. Arriva Trains Wales + Connections in Port Talbot leaves from Port Talbot Parkway and one other station. And in Par trains arrive at Par Train Station .
From Port Talbot to Par train travel on Arriva Trains Wales + Connections takes 5 hours and 49 minutes. If you are looking to get to Par faster, Arriva Trains Wales + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 56 minutes.
Great Western Railway + Connections train tickets from Port Talbot to Par start from €61, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Great Western Railway + Connections schedules to Par. Great Western Railway + Connections in Port Talbot leaves from Port Talbot Parkway . And in Par trains arrive at Par Train Station .
From Port Talbot to Par train travel on Great Western Railway + Connections takes 5 hours and 29 minutes. If you are looking to get to Par faster, Great Western Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 56 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Port Talbot and Par is approximately 95 miles, or 153 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 39 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Port Talbot to Par on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Port Talbot at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 14:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 11 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Port Talbot?
Main departure station: Port Talbot Parkway
There are two stations in Port Talbot where you can board the train to Par.
All train stations in Port Talbot:
Port Talbot Parkway
Baglan Station
Where is the train station in Par?
Main arrival station: Par Train Station
Par has one train station.
Train stations in Par:
Par Train Station
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