There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Neath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Neathtrain
4h 59mDrive 157.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstaple to Neathcar 157.6 mi
2h 52m£39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea Universitybus Uk940 / ...
7h 36mTrain via Cardiff
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain
5h 30m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Neath is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Neath is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Neath. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Alfred Street via Bristol Bus Station and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Neath. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Neath via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Neath is 192 miles. The road distance is 158.5 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Neath without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Barnstaple to Neath, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Neath train services, operated by First Great Western, depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Neath is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Neath via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alfred Street via Bristol Bus Station and Bay Campus in around 7h 36m.
- Website
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Bristol Parkway to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Neath train services, operated by First Great Western, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Neath is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Barnstaple to Neath.
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