The average train between Southampton and Neath takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Neath. 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 Southampton and Neath. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Neath at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Neath. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Neath station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Southampton to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Neath station.
Book your Southampton to Neath train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southampton and Neath is 187 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Neath via Reading in around 3h 45m.