The average bus between Cardiff and Neath takes 1h 43m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Neath. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Neath at 6:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Neath. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Neath station via Swansea University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Cardiff to Neath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Neath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea University station.
Book your Cardiff to Neath bus tickets online with FlixBus, First South & West Wales and Adventure Travel.
The distance between Cardiff and Neath is 47.7 km. The road distance is 72 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea University hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 1h 10m.