The average train between Cheltenham and Neath takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Neath. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Neath at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Neath. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Neath station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Cheltenham to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Neath station.
Book your Cheltenham to Neath train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cheltenham and Neath is 121.5 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Neath via Cardiff Central in around 2h 3m.