What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Neath?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Neath is to bus which costs £15 - £60 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Neath?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Neath is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Neath?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Neath. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at The Big Cam via Frimley station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Neath?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Neath. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Neath via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Neath?

The distance between Basingstoke and Neath is 163 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Neath without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Neath without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £80 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Neath?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Basingstoke to Neath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Neath bus from?

Basingstoke to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Neath train from?

Basingstoke to Neath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Neath?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Neath is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £60 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Neath bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where does the Basingstoke to Neath train arrive?

Basingstoke to Neath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Neath station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Neath?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Neath is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Basingstoke to Neath.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Neath?

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Where can I stay near Neath?

There are 218+ hotels available in Neath.

Basingstoke to Neath - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Neath by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 4m
£81–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 201 / ...
7h 6m
£15–60
Drive 143.7 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Neathcar 143.7 mi
2h 42m
£36–51
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain
4h 28m
£51–90

Basingstoke to Neath by train

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3h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.9 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Neath, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Neath hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Atlantic Travel GB Ltd also services this route hourly.

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