There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Neath by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 9m£93–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campusbus 201 / ...
6h 28m£37–63Drive 148.6 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Neathcar 148.6 mi
3h 12m£37–54Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain
4h 56m£67–141
Bournemouth to Neath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Neath is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Neath is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Neath. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Alfred Street via Sophia Gardens and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Neath. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Neath via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Neath is 223 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Neath without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 9m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Bournemouth to Neath, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Neath is to train via Reading which takes 4h 9m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Neath via Reading in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Alfred Street via Sophia Gardens and Bay Campus in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Bournemouth to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Neath is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Bournemouth to Neath.
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