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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Neath is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Neath is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Neath?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Neath. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Alfred Street via Newhall St, Lordswood Rd and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Neath?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Neath. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Neath via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Chester to Neath?

The distance between Chester and Neath is 186 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Neath without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Chester to Neath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Neath bus from?

Chester to Neath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Neath train from?

Chester to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Neath?

The best way to get from Chester to Neath is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h.

Where does the Chester to Neath bus arrive?

Chester to Neath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Chester to Neath train arrive?

Chester to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Chester to Neath?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Neath is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Chester to Neath.

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

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Where can I stay near Neath?

There are 1129+ hotels available in Neath.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Chester 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
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to NeathLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 48m
£53–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall StUkn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Bay Campus111 / ...
7h
£33–55
Drive 138.1 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Neath138.1 mi
3h
£35–50
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Chester to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to NeathCrewe - Milford Haven / ...
4h 28m
£65–98

Chester to Neath by train

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.3 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Neath via Cardiff Central in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Alfred Street via Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, and Bay Campus in around 7h.

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