The average train between Aberystwyth and Neath takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Neath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Aberystwyth and Neath. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Neath at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Neath. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Neath station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Aberystwyth to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Neath station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Neath train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Aberystwyth and Neath is 85.8 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Neath via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 12m.