The average train between Neath and Southampton takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Neath to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Southampton at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Southampton station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Neath to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.
Neath to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Neath to Southampton train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Neath and Southampton is 187 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Southampton Central via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 59m.