The average train between Basingstoke and Neath takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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 hourly between Basingstoke and Neath. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Neath at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Neath. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Neath station via Neath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Basingstoke to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Neath station.
Book your Basingstoke to Neath train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Basingstoke and Neath is 193.4 km. The road distance is 260 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Neath hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 18m.