The average train between Cardiff and Neath Port Talbot takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cardiff to Neath Port Talbot. 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 30 minutes between Cardiff and Neath Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 1:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Neath Port Talbot at 12:31 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Neath Port Talbot station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Cardiff to Neath Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Neath Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Neath station.
Book your Cardiff to Neath Port Talbot train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Neath Port Talbot is 44.5 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Neath hourly. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 40 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.
