The average train between Bournemouth and Neath takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Neath. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Neath at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Neath. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Neath station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Bournemouth to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Neath station.
Book your Bournemouth to Neath train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and Neath is 170.2 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Neath via Reading in around 4h 16m.