The average train between Neath and Bournemouth takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath to Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Neath to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Neath to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Neath and Bournemouth is 170.2 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central in around 4h 50m.