The average train between Neath and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Neath is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Neath to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Neath to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Neath and Southend-on-Sea is 312.4 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 9m.