The average train between Portsmouth and Neath takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Neath. 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 Portsmouth and Neath. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Neath at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Neath. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Neath station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Portsmouth to Neath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Neath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Neath station.
Book your Portsmouth to Neath train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Portsmouth and Neath is 211.9 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Neath via Cardiff Central in around 4h 14m.