Bridgend to Neath train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bridgend to Neath

Showing times and prices for 03 Jun

Cheapest price

£4

Average price

£6

Fastest journey

17 m

Average duration

18 m

Trains per day

43

Distance

24 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgend to Neath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bridgend to Neath will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.

Fast trains

Of the 43 trains that leave Bridgend for Neath every day 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .

The slowest trains will take 18 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.

  • Transport for WalesG38285
    6:080h25
    Bridgend station (BGN)
    6:33Neath station (NTH)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Transport for WalesG39301
    23:480h26
    Bridgend station (BGN)
    0:14Neath station (NTH)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Transport for WalesG39291
    20:200h26
    Bridgend station (BGN)
    20:46Neath station (NTH)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Transport for WalesG39188
    8:070h28
    Bridgend station (BGN)
    8:35Neath station (NTH)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Transport for WalesG39248
    16:110h28
    Bridgend station (BGN)
    16:39Neath station (NTH)
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bridgend to Neath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgend to Neath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £6.

Distance: 24 km

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£6

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Cheapest

£6

Average Price

52m

Average total duration

Fastest

22m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 22m

Average total duration

52m

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Live departures

Bridgend to Neath train times

The table below shows live departures for Bridgend to Neath trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayG14936
Delayed
10:05 10:59Bridgend station (BGN)
0h19
10:23 10:23Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38868
On time
11:10 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
11:28 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39211
On time
11:22 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h25
11:47 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14938
Delayed
11:21 12:02Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
11:38 11:38Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34618
Delayed
12:23 12:59Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
12:40 12:40Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38873
On time
13:08 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
13:26 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39226
On time
13:21 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h24
13:45 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35417
On time
13:58 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h19
14:17 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34624
On time
14:59 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
15:17 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38877
On time
15:06 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
15:24 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39236
On time
15:18 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h25
15:43 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35418
On time
15:58 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h17
16:15 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39248
On time
16:11 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h28
16:39 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38305
On time
16:26 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h21
16:47 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34630
On time
16:59 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h19
17:18 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38880
On time
17:09 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h19
17:28 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39258
On time
17:21 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h24
17:45 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34634
On time
18:00 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h19
18:19 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38309
On time
18:05 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h21
18:26 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39266
On time
18:18 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h25
18:43 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34637
On time
18:59 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h19
19:18 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38885
On time
19:07 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
19:25 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39278
On time
19:20 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h24
19:44 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14942
On time
20:00 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h19
20:19 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39291
On time
20:20 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h26
20:46 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14944
On time
21:00 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
21:18 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38890
On time
21:17 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h25
21:42 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34648
On time
22:04 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h19
22:23 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14945
On time
23:12 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
23:30 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39301
On time
23:48 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h26
0:14 Neath station (NTH)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW354260:13 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
0:31 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149472:10 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
2:28 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG382856:08 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h25
6:33 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149316:59 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
7:17 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG383147:11 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h25
7:36 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG389057:43 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
8:01 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG391888:07 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h28
8:35 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayV850778:28 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h19
8:47 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW354159:02 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
9:20 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG388649:09 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h18
9:27 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG392019:21 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h25
9:46 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149349:58 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h19
10:17 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG3829210:26 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h20
10:46 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1493610:59 Bridgend station (BGN)
0h19
11:18 Neath station (NTH)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bridgend to Neath

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Trains from Bridgend to Neath run on average 42 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.

There are 41 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 18m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
24 km
Average train duration
22m
Cheapest ticket price
£3
Trains per day
42
Direct trains
41
Fastest train
18m
First train
0:13
Last train
23:57
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
3 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bridgend to Neath trainsGreat Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bridgend and Neath from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
46m
Cheapest Price
£8
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
18m
Cheapest Price
£3
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
18m
Cheapest Price
£19
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Bridgend to Neath train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgend to Neath 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 Neath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bridgend to Neath can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The train journey from Bridgend to Neath covers a distance of 24 km and takes approximately 18m. Trains run 42 per day.
The train distance from Bridgend to Neath is 24 km.
The first train from Bridgend to Neath leaves at 0:13.
The last train from Bridgend to Neath departs at 23:57.
Trains from Bridgend to Neath run approximately 42 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bridgend to Neath.
Yes, there is a direct train between Bridgend and Neath. The service operates 41 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales.
To get from Bridgend to Neath, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Bridgend to Neath.
The train station in Bridgend that goes to Neath is Bridgend station (BGN), and it arrives at Neath station (NTH).
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Neath is by train, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Bridgend to Neath in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bridgend to Neath offers pleasant views of the Welsh countryside, featuring rolling hills and green landscapes, particularly as it passes through the Vale of Glamorgan.
Yes, a day trip from Bridgend to Neath is feasible. The journey takes 18m, covers 24 km, and there are 34 trains per day.
To fully experience Neath, including its historical sites, natural beauty, and local culture, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Bridgend to Neath.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bridgend and Neath

Bridgend
Neath
The major train station for departures in Bridgend is Bridgend. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bridgend for your trip from Bridgend to Neath.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 07:40 - 19:15
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B. All platforms are accessible and are connected 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 ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The accessible toilet and Changing Places toilet are located on Platform 1 and are operated by a radar key. The Changing Places toilet can be accessed from 06:00 to 22:00
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The accessible toilet and Changing Places toilet are located on Platform 1 and are operated by a radar key. The Changing Places toilet can be accessed from 06:00 to 22:00
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Bridgend
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station entrance
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to the platform via a footpath with moderate gradient from Litchard Terrace.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Wildmill
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on Wildmill Lane adjacent to Litchard Mission Hall

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