The average train between Neath and Plymouth takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Plymouth station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Neath to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Neath to Plymouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Neath and Plymouth is 145.6 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Plymouth via Bristol Parkway in around 4h 38m.