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Neath to Cardiff train route details

First train

05:11

Last train

23:29

Departure city

Neath

Arrival city

Cardiff

Journey time

40m

Distance

32 miles

Price

€4.90*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

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06:09 40m, Direct Neath	06:49 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
06:38 40m, Direct Neath	07:18 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
06:45 54m, Direct Neath	07:39 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
07:06 40m, Direct Neath	07:46 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
07:30 40m, Direct Neath	08:10 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
07:38 54m, Direct Neath	08:32 Paris	Find Tickets

Where to stay near Cardiff

Hotel Indigo CARDIFF by IHG
Dominions Arcade, Queen St
9.2/10
113 review
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Mill Ln
8.7/10
106 review
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel, Castle St
9.1/10
67 review
Hilton Cardiff
Kingsway, Greyfriars Rd
9.0/10
170 review
The Royal Hotel Cardiff
88 St Mary St
8.8/10
122 review
voco ST. DAVID'S CARDIFF by IHG
Havannah St
8.5/10
58 review
Holiday Inn CARDIFF CITY CENTRE by IHG
Street
8.9/10
73 review
The Parkgate Hotel
Westgate St
9.1/10
115 review

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.

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