The cheapest and fastest trains from Neath to Pontyclun
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Neath to Pontyclun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Neath to Pontyclun will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 trains that leave Neath for Pontyclun every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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 Neath to Pontyclun
Trains from Neath to Pontyclun run on average 2 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 54m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Neath to Pontyclun trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Neath and Pontyclun from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Neath to Pontyclun train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Neath to Pontyclun 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 Pontyclun, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Neath and Pontyclun
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from the station car park. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Swansea) from Station Terrace. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with steps or a long detour via Station Terrace and Station Approach.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stops are in Cowbridge Road and Llantrisant Road.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside The Windsor pub adjacent to the station car park
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