There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Neath by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Stapleton Road to Neathtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
1h 32m£25–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
3h£13–29Drive 75.4 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Neathcar 75.4 mi
1h 29m£19–27Train via Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 57m£32–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Neathtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
2h 7m£19–45
Bristol to Neath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Neath is to bus which costs £12 - £29 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Neath is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Neath. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Alfred Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stapleton Road and arriving at Neath. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Bristol and Neath is 74 miles. The road distance is 75.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Neath without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £25 - £40.
The train from Stapleton Road to Neath takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Bristol to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Stapleton Road station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Neath is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £29 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Neath, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Stapleton Road to Neath every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B hourly. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Stapleton Road to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Bristol to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Neath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Neath is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Bristol to Neath.
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