The cheapest and fastest trains from Carmarthen to Neath
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carmarthen to Neath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carmarthen to Neath will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 4 trains that leave Carmarthen for Neath every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Carmarthen to Neath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carmarthen to Neath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 41 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£10 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Carmarthen to Neath train times
The table below shows live departures for Carmarthen to Neath trains for today, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:55 Carmarthen | 2h08 | 13:03 Neath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:06 Carmarthen | 1h46 | 13:52 Neath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:05 Carmarthen | 0h57 | 14:02 Neath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:34 Carmarthen | 0h47 | 14:21 Neath | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 23 March | |||||
![]() | 08:29 Carmarthen | 1h21 | 09:50 Neath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:31 Carmarthen | 1h10 | 09:41 Neath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:57 Carmarthen | 1h08 | 11:05 Neath | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs Transport for Wales?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transport for Wales, but also compare tickets for the likes of first_great_western or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Carmarthen to Neath.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carmarthen to Neath
Trains from Carmarthen to Neath run on average 31 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 47m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Carmarthen to Neath trainsTransport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Carmarthen and Neath from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carmarthen to Neath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carmarthen 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carmarthen and Neath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 18:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access is available to Platform 1. Platform 2 can be accessed via the ramp at the end of Platform 1 and across a foot crossing.
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop opposite the station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 18:30 Saturday 06:10 - 18:45 Sunday 09:20 - 16:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Swansea) from Milland Road car park. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) via the station entrance. Access between both platforms is via a footbridge with steps or a bridge with lifts (owned by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council).
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops outside the station building
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