The average train between Neath and Cardiff Bay takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Neath to Cardiff Bay. 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 30 minutes between Neath and Cardiff Bay. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Neath is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Cardiff Bay at 12:38 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Neath station and arriving at Cardiff Bay station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Neath to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Neath to Cardiff Bay train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Neath and Cardiff Bay is 49.5 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Neath to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 40 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.
