The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Neath takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Neath. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Neath at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Neath. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Neath station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Southend-on-Sea to Neath train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Neath train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Neath station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Neath train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Neath is 312.4 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Neath via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 31m.