Neath to Bridgend train with Transport for Wales

Mon, Jun 29
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Neath to Bridgend

Showing times and prices for Jun 29

Cheapest price

$7

Average price

$9

Fastest journey

19 m

Average duration

19 m

Trains per day

48

Distance

24 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Neath to Bridgend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Neath to Bridgend will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.

Fast trains

Of the 48 trains that leave Neath for Bridgend on Mon, Jun 29, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jun 29 the direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .

On Mon, Jun 29 the slowest trains will take 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Transport for WalesG39253
    6:44 PM0h27
    Neath station (NTH)
    7:11 PMBridgend station (BGN)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transport for WalesG39241
    5:42 PM0h25
    Neath station (NTH)
    6:07 PMBridgend station (BGN)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transport for WalesG39273
    9:43 PM0h26
    Neath station (NTH)
    10:09 PMBridgend station (BGN)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transport for WalesG38312
    8:05 PM0h19
    Neath station (NTH)
    8:24 PMBridgend station (BGN)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transport for WalesG39158
    6:46 AM0h25
    Neath station (NTH)
    7:11 AMBridgend station (BGN)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Neath to Bridgend

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Neath to Bridgend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $9.

Distance: 14 miles (24 km)

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Driving

$8

Average price

Cheapest

$10

Average price

$8

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

51m

Average total duration

Fastest

21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 22m

Average total duration

52m

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30m

Additional time*

32m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Neath to Bridgend is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Neath to Bridgend:

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Neath to Bridgend costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Neath to Bridgend is by train with an average journey time of 21m.

Other travel options to Bridgend take longer:

Bus takes on average 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Neath and Bridgend including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Neath to Bridgend among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 11m sooner (21m by train vs 32m by car). Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Neath to Bridgend train times

The table below shows live departures for Neath to Bridgend trains for today, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Transport for WalesG38998
On time
5:06 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h23
5:29 PM Bridgend station (BGN)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35246
On time
5:35 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
5:54 PM Bridgend station (BGN)
0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG39002
On time
5:48 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h24
6:12 PM Bridgend station (BGN)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC00139
On time
6:35 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
6:54 PM Bridgend station (BGN)
0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG39010
On time
6:48 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h24
7:12 PM Bridgend station (BGN)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35446
On time
7:36 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
7:55 PM Bridgend station (BGN)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35250
On time
8:32 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
8:51 PM Bridgend station (BGN)
0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG40082
On time
8:48 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h26
9:14 PM Bridgend station (BGN)
0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG39008
On time
10:16 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h24
10:40 PM Bridgend station (BGN)
0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG39303
On time
11:39 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h24
12:03 AM Bridgend station (BGN)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW354313:58 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h26
4:24 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351605:11 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
5:30 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG150405:41 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
6:00 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG389455:55 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h24
6:19 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351666:09 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
6:28 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351676:38 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
6:57 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG391586:46 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h25
7:11 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351697:06 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
7:25 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG150417:30 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
7:49 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG391657:38 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h25
8:03 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG150427:56 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
8:15 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG382848:03 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h23
8:26 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW354328:35 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
8:54 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG391748:43 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h27
9:10 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG389509:06 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h20
9:26 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351789:34 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
9:53 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG391809:42 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h25
10:07 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG1504510:35 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
10:54 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG3895311:06 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h21
11:27 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG1504611:34 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h21
11:55 AM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG3919311:42 AM Neath station (NTH)
0h25
12:07 PM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3543412:34 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
12:53 PM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG389551:06 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h20
1:26 PM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351881:34 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
1:53 PM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG392051:42 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h25
2:07 PM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG382942:03 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
2:22 PM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG150492:34 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
2:53 PM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG389573:06 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h21
3:27 PM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW354353:34 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
3:53 PM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG392173:42 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h25
4:07 PM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG383004:04 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h21
4:25 PM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351984:34 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h19
4:53 PM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect
Transport for WalesG392314:42 PM Neath station (NTH)
0h27
5:09 PM Bridgend station (BGN)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Neath to Bridgend

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Trains from Neath to Bridgend run on average 43 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.

There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
14 miles (24 km)
Average train duration
21m
Cheapest ticket price
$4 (€3)
Trains per day
43
Direct trains
42
Fastest train
20m
First train
12:02 AM
Last train
11:57 PM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Wed
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Neath to Bridgend trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Neath and Bridgend from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
20m
Cheapest Price
$4 (€3)
Transport for Wales frequency
24 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
19m
Cheapest Price
$11 (€9)
Great Western Railway frequency
19 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
18m
Cheapest Price
$25 (€21)
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
23 a day

FAQs: Trains from Neath to Bridgend

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Neath to Bridgend by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bridgend, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Neath to Bridgend can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $4 (€3), while the average price is around $8 (€7).
The train from Neath to Bridgend takes 20m and runs 43 per day.
The first train from Neath to Bridgend leaves at 12:02 AM.
The distance by train from Neath to Bridgend is 14 miles (24 km).
The last train from Neath to Bridgend leaves at 11:57 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Neath to Bridgend.
Yes, there is a direct train from Neath to Bridgend. This service operates 42 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Neath to Bridgend.
The train station in Neath that goes to Bridgend is Neath station (NTH), which connects to Bridgend station (BGN).
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Bridgend is by train, with a cost of around $4 (€3).
The train journey from Neath to Bridgend offers scenic views of the South Wales countryside, with rolling hills and picturesque landscapes typical of the region.
Yes, a day trip from Neath to Bridgend is feasible with a journey duration of 20m and a distance of 14 miles (24 km). There are 35 trips per day available for trains.
For a comprehensive experience of Bridgend, including exploring local attractions, enjoying outdoor activities, and visiting nearby areas, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Neath to Bridgend.
Since neither Neath nor Bridgend are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Bridgend include Cardiff, Swansea, Port Talbot, Swindon, Llantwit Major.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Neath to Bridgend among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Bridgend, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing in busy areas and remain vigilant against unsolicited offers for transportation or accommodation services that may be scams. It's advisable to use licensed taxis and official ticket vendors to avoid overcharging or fraudulent transactions. Staying aware of surroundings and securing personal belongings helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Neath to Bridgend

Most Neath to Bridgend trains use the Neath to Bridgend station pair. Use this guide to compare Neath and Bridgend train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Neath
Arrival train stations in Bridgend

Which Neath station do trains to Bridgend leave from?

Trains from Neath to Bridgend leave from Neath. The station is from Neath city centre at Neath station, Station Square, Windsor Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 1BY.
NeathNeath station, Station Square, Windsor Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 1BY+44 8450507080ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Neath from Neath city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesWait at the bus stops outside the station building

Neath train station facilities and services

Neath has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Neath.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Neath.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Neath: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Neath: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Neath: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Swansea) from Milland Road car park. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) via the station entrance. Access between both platforms is via a footbridge with steps or a bridge with lifts (owned by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council), Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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