The average train between Merthyr Tydfil County Borough and Neath takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough 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 Merthyr Tydfil County Borough and Neath. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Neath at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough to Neath. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough station and arriving at Neath station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhymney station.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Neath station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil County Borough to Neath train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil County Borough and Neath is 33.9 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Rhymney to Neath via Cardiff Central in around 1h 46m.