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Neath to Cathays train route details

First train

08:07

Last train

23:39

Departure city

Neath

Arrival station

Cathays

Journey time

57m

Distance

30 miles

Price

€4.99*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
15:35 57m, 1 change Neath	16:32 Cathays	Find Tickets
15:44 1h 22m, 1 change Neath	17:06 Cathays	Find Tickets
16:35 57m, 1 change Neath	17:32 Cathays	Find Tickets
17:06 1h, 1 change Neath	18:06 Cathays	Find Tickets
17:35 57m, 1 change Neath	18:32 Cathays	Find Tickets
17:47 1h 19m, 1 change Neath	19:06 Paris	Find Tickets

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How to book cheap train tickets from Neath to Cathays

Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Neath and Cathays on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.

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.

Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Neath to Cathays when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

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