The average train between Neath and Holyhead takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Neath to Holyhead. 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 Neath and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Neath is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:57 AM. 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 Neath to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Holyhead station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Neath to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Neath to Holyhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Neath and Holyhead is 191.6 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Holyhead via Cardiff Central in around 6h 30m.