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 £30 - £50 and takes 5h 32m.

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 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 5m.

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 5m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Basingstoke to Neath, including transfers.

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 5m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 32m.

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 1110+ 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 5m
£81–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bay Campusbus 508
5h 32m
£31–48
Drive 143.7 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Neathcar 143.7 mi
2h 42m
£35–51
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 27m
£51–90

Basingstoke to Neath by train

146Weekly Trains

3h 5mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.9 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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 14m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bay Campus twice daily. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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