The average train between Neath and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath to Birmingham NEC. 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 Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Neath to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Neath to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Neath and Birmingham NEC is 167.5 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Birmingham NEC via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International in around 3h 15m.