The average train between Neath and Preston takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Neath to Preston. 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 Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Preston. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Preston station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Neath to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.
Neath to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Neath to Preston train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Neath and Preston is 244.9 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Preston via Crewe in around 4h 39m.