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The cheapest and fastest trains from Neath to Southampton
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£78
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
187 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Neath to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Neath to Southampton will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Neath for Southampton 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 187 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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.
04:554h10
Neath09:05Southampton
£781One-way
0 changes
08:343h28
Neath12:02Southampton
£791One-way
0 changes
04:413h22
Neath08:03Southampton
£811One-way
0 changes
04:413h22
Neath08:03Southampton
£811One-way
0 changes
08:343h28
Neath12:02Southampton
£791One-way
0 changes
04:554h10
Neath09:05Southampton
£781One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Neath to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Neath to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 187 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£78 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Neath to Southampton train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:36
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:55 Neath | 4h10 | 09:05 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Neath to Southampton
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Trains from Neath to Southampton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £39
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 18:10 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £39
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Neath to Southampton trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Neath and Southampton from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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
3h 22m
Cheapest Price
£78
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
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
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 1m
Cheapest Price
£134
first_great_western frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Neath to Southampton train
FAQs: Travel by train from Neath to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Neath to Southampton.
Booking trains from Neath to Southampton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Neath to Southampton is 187 km.
To get from Neath to Southampton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Neath to Southampton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £78, while the average price tends to be around £78.
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Southampton is by coach, costing approximately £39.
The train journey from Neath to Southampton covers a distance of 187 km and takes approximately 3h 22m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train station in Neath that goes to Southampton is Neath station (NTH), and it arrives at Southampton Central (SOU).
The first train from Neath to Southampton leaves at 5:15.
The last train from Neath to Southampton departs at 18:10.
Trains from Neath to Southampton run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Neath to Southampton.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Neath to Southampton.
Yes, you can take the train from Neath to Southampton.
There is no night train service from Neath to Southampton.
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Important Stations and Airports in Neath and Southampton
Neath
Southampton
The major train station for departures in Neath is Neath. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Neath for your trip from Neath to Southampton.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 18:30 Saturday 06:10 - 18:45 Sunday 09:20 - 16:50
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Neath
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops outside the station building
The major train station for arrivals in Southampton is Southampton Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southampton Central for your journey to Southampton from Neath.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
Parking
- Car Park: Premium-downside
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Southampton Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
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