The average train between Birmingham and Neath takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. 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 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Neath at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. 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 New Street station and arriving at Neath station via Bristol Parkway station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Birmingham to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Neath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Neath station.
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The distance between Birmingham and Neath is 158.8 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Neath via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 8m.