The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Neath
Cheapest price
£186
Average price
£209
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Neath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Neath will cost around £209 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £186.
To travel from Sheffield to Neath you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train for Sheffield to Neath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Neath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 248 km
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£59 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to Neath train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Neath trains for today, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:56 Sheffield | 4h21 | 11:17 Neath | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:53 Sheffield | 4h27 | 12:20 Neath | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:56 Sheffield | 4h21 | 13:17 Neath | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:56 Sheffield | 4h19 | 14:15 Neath | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:56 Sheffield | 4h21 | 15:17 Neath | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Neath
Trains from Sheffield to Neath run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 19:39. The fastest train covers the 248 km distance in 5h 9m.
Distance 248 km |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 9m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 19:39 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Sheffield to Neath trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Neath from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Neath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Neath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus 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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