The average train between Neath and Newtown takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath to Newtown. 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 2 hours between Neath and Newtown. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Newtown at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Neath to Newtown? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Newtown station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Neath to Newtown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Newtown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newtown (Powys) station.
Book your Neath to Newtown train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Neath and Newtown is 100.3 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Newtown (Powys) via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 57m.