There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Neath by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 7m£95–208Drive 148.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bournemouth to Neathcar 148.4 mi
3h 11m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bay Campusbus Uk940
7h 32mTrain
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain
4h 47m£56–192
Bournemouth to Neath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Neath is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Neath is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Neath. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Alfred Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Neath. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Neath via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Neath is 223 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Neath without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 7m and costs £95 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Bournemouth to Neath, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Neath is to train via Reading which takes 4h 7m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Neath via Reading in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Alfred Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bay Campus in around 7h 32m.
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–95
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £100–150
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bay Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Neath is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Bournemouth to Neath.
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