The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Neath
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Neath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Neath will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cheltenham for Neath every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Neath
Trains from Cheltenham to Neath run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:58, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 03:58 |
Last train 23:04 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Cheltenham to Neath trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Cheltenham and Neath from £64. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
Cross Country
first_great_western
Transport for Wales
FAQs: Cheltenham to Neath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Neath
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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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