The average train between Neath and Essex takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath to Essex. 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 Essex. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Neath is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Essex. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Essex station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Neath to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Neath to Essex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Neath and Essex is 302.6 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Neath to White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 43m.