The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Neath
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Neath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Neath will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 3 trains that leave Newport for Neath 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 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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 Newport to Neath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport 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 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 56 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newport to Neath train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Neath trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:31 Newport | 0h53 | 12:24 Neath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:43 Newport | 1h31 | 23:14 Neath | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
![]() | 00:12 Newport | 1h01 | 01:13 Neath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 00:14 Newport | 1h08 | 01:22 Neath | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Neath
Trains from Newport to Neath run on average 5 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 52m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Newport to Neath trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Newport 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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Great Western Rail
Cross Country
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FAQs: Newport to Neath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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 Newport and Neath
- 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.
- 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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