The average train between Neath and Birmingham takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath to Birmingham. 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 Neath and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Birmingham station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Neath to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Neath to Birmingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Neath and Birmingham is 158.8 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Birmingham New Street via Bristol Parkway in around 2h 50m.