There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Neath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 52m£92–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Donington Park to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus D8
7h 19m£40–96Drive 163 mi
- Drive from Derby to Neathcar 163 mi
3h£41–59Train via Gloucester
- Take the train from Derby to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Gloucester to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 8m£90–149Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Neathtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 37m£90–157
Derby to Neath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Neath is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Neath is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Neath. However, there are services departing from Copeland Street and arriving at Alfred Street via Donington Park and Swansea Bus Station Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Neath. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Neath via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Derby and Neath is 187 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Neath without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Derby to Neath, including transfers.
Derby to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Donington Park station.
Derby to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Neath is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Derby to Neath via Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Donington Park to Swansea Bus Station Stand B once a week. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
Train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Gloucester to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Donington Park to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Derby to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Neath is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Derby to Neath.
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