First train | 06:33 | |
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Last train | 21:24 | |
Departure station | Ashton-under-Lyne | |
Arrival station | Port Talbot Parkway | |
Journey time | From 4h 51m | |
Distance | 149 miles (240 km) | |
Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Looking to travel from Ashton-under-Lyne to Port Talbot Parkway by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 46 minutes to travel from Ashton-under-Lyne to Port Talbot Parkway by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 51 minutes though. You'll usually find 15 trains per day running along the 149 miles (240 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Port Talbot Parkway, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to get to Port Talbot Parkway. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
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