The average train between Birmingham and Neath takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Neath. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Neath at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Neath. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Neath station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Birmingham to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Neath station.
Book your Birmingham to Neath train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Birmingham and Neath is 158.8 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Neath via Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 5m.