The average train between Neath and Poole takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath to Poole. 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 Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Neath to Poole? 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 Poole. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Poole station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Neath to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Neath to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Neath and Poole is 165 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 4h 48m.