The average train between Edinburgh and Neath takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Neath. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Neath at 2:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Neath. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Neath station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Edinburgh to Neath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Neath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Neath station.
Book your Edinburgh to Neath train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Neath is 478.6 km. The road distance is 671 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Neath via Crewe in around 7h 26m.