The average bus between Newport and Neath takes 2h 25m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newport 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 Newport and Neath. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 4:25 PM which arrives into Neath at 6:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Neath. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Neath station via Swansea University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Newport to Neath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newport Train Station.
Newport to Neath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea University station.
The distance between Newport and Neath is 56.3 km. The road distance is 93 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea University hourly. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 1h 45m.