The average train between Neath and Poole takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath to Poole. 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 Poole. 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 Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Poole. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Poole station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Neath to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Neath to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Neath and Poole is 165 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Poole via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central in around 5h 11m.