The average train between Holyhead and Neath takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Neath. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 4:29 PM which arrives into Neath at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Neath. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Neath station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Holyhead to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Neath station.
Book your Holyhead to Neath train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Holyhead and Neath is 191.6 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Neath via Cardiff Central in around 5h 47m.