What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Neath?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Neath is to bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Neath?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Neath is to train which takes 39 min and costs £4 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay and Neath?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Bay to Neath. However, there are services departing from Millennium Centre and arriving at Alfred Street via Kingsway GD and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay and Neath?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Neath. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay to Neath?

The distance between Cardiff Bay and Neath is 38 miles. The road distance is 40.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Bay to Neath without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Neath without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs £4 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Bay to Neath?

The train from Cardiff Central to Neath takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Neath bus from?

Cardiff Bay to Neath bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Millennium Centre station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Neath train from?

Cardiff Bay to Neath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Bay to Neath?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Neath is to train which takes 39 min and costs £4 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Neath bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Neath bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Gorsedd Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Neath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay to Neath?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay to Neath is 40 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Cardiff Bay to Neath.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Bay to Neath?

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Where can I stay near Neath?

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Cardiff Bay to Neath - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Bay to Neath by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to NeathLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
39 min
£4–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Millennium Centre to Gorsedd GardensSky
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bay CampusUk910 / ...
1h 50m
£6–10
Drive 40 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay to Neath40 mi
47 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Bay to Neath40 mi
47 min
£85–110

Cardiff Bay to Neath by train

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Distance: 37.7 mi
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Bay, Wales and Neath, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Neath hourly. Tickets cost £4–11 and the journey takes 39 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Centre to Alfred Street via Gorsedd Gardens, Kingsway GD, and Bay Campus in around 1h 50m.

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