The cheapest and fastest trains from Neath to Newport
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Neath to Newport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Neath to Newport will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Neath for Newport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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 Neath to Newport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Neath to Newport 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 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 56 km
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£14 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Neath to Newport train times
The table below shows live departures for Neath to Newport trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:11 Neath | 0h54 | 05:05 Newport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:55 Neath | 1h04 | 05:59 Newport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Neath to Newport
Trains from Neath to Newport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Neath to Newport trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Neath and Newport 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: Neath to Newport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Neath to Newport 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 Newport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Neath and Newport
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- 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 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. 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: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
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